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Independent Literary Society 



INDEPENDENT 
LITERARY SOCIETY 

OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY 



Historical Sketch 

Side Lights from the Press 

Register of Members 



COMPILED BY 
WiLLJAM WiNFRED LiVENGOOD, A.B.'oy 



1885-I9O7 



BLOOMrNGTON, InD. 

1908 



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Printed and Bound by Wm. B. Burford 
Indianapolis 



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CONTENTS 

Page 

Prefatory Note 5 

HISTORICAL SKETCH 

I. Founding and Early Development, 1880-1890, 9 

II. The Decade, 1890-1900 28 

III. The New Independent 37 

IV. Tribute to David Kopp Goss 47 

V. Some Facts Concerning the Membership 51 

SIDE LIGHTS FROM THE PRESS 57 

REGISTER OF MEMBERS, 1885-1907 99 



ILLUSTRATIONS 



Old College Building Frontispiece 

Contemporary Photographs of Founders 

Opposite pages 14I 16, 18, 20, and 22 



PREFATORY NOTE 

As an appropriate souvenir of the celebration of 
the twentieth anniversary of the founding of Inde- 
pendent Literary Society, the active members 
planned in the summer of 1905 to bring out a brief 
history of the organization. When the task had 
been fully entered into, however, its magnitude 
began to dawn upon the originators of the scheme. 
They found it impossible to get out a publication 
worthy of the Society in so brief a time. As the 
work progressed, too, the plan of the book was 
extended from a mere pamphlet to the more am- 
bitious book form. This necessitated an increased 
expenditure of money and more detailed informa- 
tion. Thus, almost three years have elapsed before 
the present modest little book has crept into print. 

This stretch of time is accounted for, however, if 
one considers the almost endless correspondence 
necessary to get into communication with some 
four hundred and fifty former members of the 
Society, scattered throughout four continents. It 
must also be borne in mind that some of these 
alumni have been out of the University for twenty 
years. 

Again, no early records of the Society are extant, 
other than those in the old treasurer's book. This 

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meant that historical data had to be gleaned 
through personal inquiry and an examination of 
contemporary press accounts. Here was additional 
expenditure of labor and time. 

In collecting this material and in handling the 
correspondence, the editor is especially indebted to 
Mr. James Douglas Bobbitt, '09, Miss Gertrude 
Magers, '08, Miss Mary Ward, '09, and Mrs. Eva 
Smith Minnick, '09. Our final acknowledgment, 
however, is due to Professor Samuel B. Harding, 
'90, whose advice in organizing the data, and assist- 
ance in seeing the volume through the press account 
for the most commendable features of the book. 

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I. Founding and Early Develop- 
ment, 1880-90 



''That the true end of literature and society be 
better conserved in the Indiana University, ' ' — this, 
according to the preamble of its first constitution, 
is the mission of Independent Literary Society. 
By *' society," we fancy the founders meant far 
more than mere social acquirements : they hinted at 
those fundamental social rights of man, not the 
least of which is political equality. 

We of the present college generation can not 
understand, much less appreciate, the political con- 
ditions that obtained in the social circles of In- 
diana University during the early eighties. Three 
societies — Athenian, Philomathean, and Hesperian 
— were the centers of literary culture. They were 
venerable* organizations, made up of members 
selected from both ''Barbarians" and "Greeks." 
The natural antagonism of these two classes, plus 
the rivalry among the fraternities themselves, gen- 
erated an intense political ferment within, and 
among, the societies. 



♦The catalogue of 1840— the oldest available— refers to each of the two men's 
societies, Philomathean and Athenian, as then havmg a "well-selected library of sev- 
eral hundred volumes." Hesperian was a society of women students. 

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SOCIAL CONDITIOxNJS IN THE EARLY 
EIGHTIES 

These conditions are set forth lucidly in a few 
letters, written on solicitation of the editor, by 
contemporaries who were alive to affairs round 
about them. Here is what Barton W. Evermann, 
'86, says: 

'*As I now remember conditions existing in 
those days, the situation was about as follows : All 
three of the regular college literary societies had 
greatly deteriorated. It was difficult, and by many 
of us thought impossible, to secure the doing of 
good literary work in any of them. They were too 
much given over to non-essentials and irrelevant 
affairs. This condition had risen certainly as early 
asl88L . . . '' 

Mrs. Margaret Porch Hamilton, '97, writes of 
this early time: ''The period was one of turmoil. 
It was not only 'Greek' against 'Barbarian,' but 
' Greek' against ' Greek. ' I remember very distinct- 
ly just a year or two previous to the founding 
of this society [Independent] Theta entertained 
Kappa. It was an unheard-of event and hailed 
with great joy as a promise of more peaceful sail- 
ing. They intertwined the old gold and black with 
the Kappa blues about the stems of sacred peace- 
pipes, and hoped for a lasting truce. 

"Every sort of student enterprise— class elec- 

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tions, etc.— was signalized by various combinations 
of dijffierent 'f rats' in order to elect some favorite 
*frat' leader. For a 'Barb' to be given a promi- 
nent place, or even to be consulted, was almost un- 
known. ' ' 

'*I joined Athenian in the fall of 1879 as a 
Freshman, " says President Joseph Swain, '83. ^*It 
was ten weeks before the election of society officers 
was complete. Some of us were old fogy enough to 
believe that it ought not to take ten weeks to decide 
who should fill the offices, and who should have the 
honors in the literary society. ' ' 

The contemporary press reports are corrobora- 
tive. We quote two clippings from the Student of 
1884' and '85 as significant.* 

' ' Hesperian Society seems to be unruffled by fac- 
tions. It is only in the Philomathean that the fra- 
ternities enter into deadly combat." And again, 
' ' The scuffle which recently took place between the 
two literary societies [Philomathean and Athe- 
nian] was in every sense a disgrace to those en- 
gaging in it. . . . There ought to be enough 
soberness and enough regard for the interests of 
the societies, if no higher reason, to quit these bar- 
barous habits," 

It is evident that the time was ripe for the or- 
ganization of a, new society. Nor were the men 
lacking. Some of the aggressive ''old fogies' 

* ^ also "Side Lights from the Press." 

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to use President Swain's term — got together in 
1880-81 and formed a club which deserves special 
study in this history because it was the true fore- 
runner of our own Society — the ''John the Baptist 
of Independent. ' '* This was called Eureka Society, 
affectionately referred to by its members as ''Old 
Eureka.'' 

EUEEKA SOCIETY 

"Eureka Society was formed, if my memory 
serves me," writes President Swain, "in the col- 
lege years 1880-81. It was formed not as an anti- 
fraternity organization, but as a protest against 
college politics, then current in the two literary 
societies, Athenian and Philomathean. I believe, 
however, that none but non-fraternity men were 
members of Eureka. . . . The members of Eureka 
did not withdraw from the college societies. 
Eureka had its meetings in the room on the corner 
of Walnut and Sixth streets. The exercises con- 
sisted of orations, debates, declamations, etc. . . . 
Eureka Society was short-lived, lasting only about 
two years. The political faction that had con- 
trolled the policies of the literary societies was 
beaten, the literar^^ work was resumed in the col- 
lege societies, and Eureka was then abandoned. It 
was not, however, without a struggle within the 
society. The new members who had joined the 

* Mrs. Margaret Porch Hamllton'n phrflse. 

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second year came to look upon Eureka as satisfy- 
ing their needs better than the college societies. 
The counsel of the older members, however, after a 
session which lasted until the small hours of morn- 
ing, and in which the question was debated, finally 
prevailed; and by a majority vote, the Eureka ad- 
journed sine die/' 

The place Eureka had come to fill in the hearts 
of some is graphically portrayed by one of these 
'* second-year men," John W. Carr, '85, who 
writes: ^'I have no memoranda at hand, but my 
remembrance is that Joseph Swain, now President 
of Swarthmore College, was the leading spirit in 
Old Eureka. It was a thoroughly ^Barb' organiza- 
tion, usually had a good literary program, took 
some part in college politics, and developed a num- 
ber of good fighters. Among some of the members 
were Joseph Swain, W. L. Bryan, Luther Frame 
(now deceased), Samuel W. Camboy, Minor F. 
Pate, W. H. Rucker, David Curry, Rufus L. Green, 
and several others. During the time I was in col- 
lege, the society disbanded, or, in the language of 
Jordan, was allowed to * peter out' because it was 
thought it had done its work. I remember taking 
part in the obsequies, and with tears in my eyes, 
and tears in my voice, made a last plea for Old 
Eureka ; but alas, it had to die ! " 

Here is the recollection of another old student, 
B. W. Evermann, '86, who also indicates the pre- 

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natal transmission of dying Eureka's spirit over 
into Independent: 

'^This society [Eureka] would meet in open ses- 
sion for the doing of high grade literary work. 
After the regular meeting the society would ad- 
journ, and visitors and others not particularly in- 
terested would go home ; but a few kindred spirits 
would linger behind and devote the time until mid- 
night, or even later, to discussing college politics 
and devising ways and means; and they early 
began to show that keenness of insight and grasp 
of the situation which later distinguished Inde- 
pendent. My recollection is that the one great 
thought which these men had ever in mind was the 
bettering of the conditions at the University, with 
the sole object in view of securing better literary 
work and a recognition of the same. Their only 
desire was that literary and other college honors 
should go to those showing the greatest ability. 
There was never any desire on the part of these 
men to secure honors or recognition simply be- 
cause they were members of Eureka or Independ- 
ent, or that they were Barbarians. Eureka ran on 
for three or four years, or until the founding of 
Independent." 

Even though Eureka had disbanded, the spirit 
of healthy literary activity and social democracy 
for which it stood could not be forgotten. The 
"Barbs'' had had a taste of their long denied priv- 

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ROBERT JUDSON ALEY CHARLES HARVEY BOLLMAN 

ALICE BELLE DIVEN 
MAY DILLON BARTON WARREN EVERMANN 



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ileges; these could be held only through organized 
effort. Sooner or later a ''New Eureka" must 
spring forth. It was to contain one element, how- 
ever, that Old Eureka had not recognized. Much 
as the latter organization had taught the ' ' Barbs, ' ' 
in one point of social equality it was lacking: it 
made no provision for the women. Hesperian girls 
were as brave and as capable as their Athenian and 
Philo brethren. They were ready and anxious to 
cooperate with their fellow ''Barbs" to erect a new 
fraternal institution. So by the fall of 1885 we 
find the project already on foot for a new de- 
parture. 

FOUNDING OF INDEPENDENT 

' ' If any one man more than another was respon- 
sible for the beginning of the Society, ' ' writes Mar- 
garet Porch Hamilton, ' ' it was Professor Ruf us L. 
Green, now of Leland Stanford. He felt strongly 
the 'under-dog' conditions which hampered and 
deprived the 'Barbs' of their privileges, and used 
his influence to induce certain prominent 'Barb' 
spirits to undertake an organization to protect 
their interests and develop a spirit of independence 
among the oppressed." The "Barb" spirits were 
not unequal to the occasion. The roll of names 
coupled so intimately now with achievements "out 
in the world" manifest the mettle of the men and 

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women who quietly laid their plans during those 
October and November evenings of eighty-five. 

''Among the prime instigators/' writes Dr. 
Evermann, ''I recall David K. Goss, Elmer Stew- 
art, Joe Shea, John W. Carr, Robert J. Aley, Wil- 
lard Morrison, Charles Trent, "Web. Moffett, Mor- 
ton Malcolm, Ella Ryan, Widdie Fonts, Maggie 
Porch, Alice Diven, Kate Shannon and Myrtie 
Logan. There were doubtless several others whose 
names I am not now able to recall. While these 
were the active and known conspirators, my recol- 
lection is that the chief culprits, or instigators, 
were some fellows by the names of W. L. Bryan, 
Rufus L. Green and Joseph Swain. I think David 
S. Jordan and John C. Branner also looked with 
favor on the undertaking and gave the boys whole- 
some advice! Among the local conspirators who 
felt a keen interest in the success of the undertak- 
ing were Karsel and Doc Bates. These men 
[Bryan, Green, Karsel and others] were too smooth 
to show their hand, but the charter members all 
knew who were their friends!" 

David K. Goss is named, by common consent, as 
the leading spirit in the organization of Independ- 
ent. Mr. Carr aptly characterizes him as ' ' a natural 
fighter, always in practice and usually in action. ' ' 
Mr. Evermann remarks that "at the initial meet- 
ing Goss was doubtless the leader, and had more 
to do with the shaping of affairs than any one 

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MORTON WILLIAM FORDICE WILHELMINA MINERVA FOUTS 

DAVID KOPP GOSS 
RICE HOLTZMAN CHARLES WILLIAM STEWART 



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else/' Mrs. Hamilton refers to him as ''a man 
feared and hated by the fraternities. ' ' His inside 
information concerning college politics was re- 
markable. ^'If a meeting of the faculty closed at 
two o'clock," once said Dr. Aley,* ^*you could see 
Goss at two-thirty and find out what had hap- 
pened at the meeting. If any political faction 
wanted to find out what another one had done at a 
caucus the night before, Goss was the man to see." 
There were giants in those days, but Goss was the 
Titan of them all. 

These stalwarts held meetings at the house 
where Margaret Porch was rooming, at the Dillon 
home on West Third street, and at the Hamilton's 
on East Fourth. Just where the initial meeting 
was held the founders disagree, or at least are not 
sure. At any rate, by the middle of November, 
1885, the organization of the new society was per- 
fected sufficiently to draw up the following peti- 
tion: 

^'To the Faculty: Believing that the factional 
strifes in the literary societies have defeated the 
ends for which these institutions were organized; 
and believing these strifes were primarily caused 
and are perpetuated by the fraternity system ; and 
belie\'ing that no literary organization is efficient 
to a laudable purpose that contains diverse ele- 
ments and is operated upon a spoils system; and 

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seeing no hope of betterment in the present so- 
cieties : 

'*We, the non-fraternity students, petition that 
you grant us a hall within the University buildings 
wherein we may meet as a literary society one even- 
ing of each week; and we would further ask that 
this society continue its existence at your option 
and that jou recognize it as a regular college lit- 
erary society. 

[Signed] 
M. W. FoRDicE, Jos. H. Shea, 

B. W. BVERMANN, JnO. L. KeCK,* 

D. K. Goss, J. D. Atkinson,* 

E. B. Stewart, Haidee Nuckols, 
A. M. Malcolm, J. C. Trent, 
Alice Diven, R. J. Aley, 
WiDDiE FouTS, Cora Wooley,* 
Ella Ryan, C. W. Stewart, 
Kate Shannon, C. H. Bollman, 
LoTTA Lowe, Gertrude Logan, 
Myrtie Logan, Maggie Porch. 
W. L. Morrison, Committee. ' ' 

A new type of society had come into existence at 
Indiana University: a society essentially anti* 
"Greek" in its principles, — which meant in those 
days a keen struggle for recognition, if not for 
very existence. Mr. Carr facetiously puts it that, 

* 0tb«r daU Indiest* that thest ihree persont were never active membcrt of tht 
Soclaty. 

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MARGARET PORCH 

KATE SHANNON 
ELMER BRYAN STEWART 



ELLA RYAN 
JOSEPH HOOKER SHEA 

JOHN C. TRENT 



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''Independent was organized as a counter-irritant 
to the f rats, ' ' and adds a moment later the signifi- 
cant phrase, ''and [it] usually kept them guessing 
as to what would occur next." The workings of 
the organization had all been provided for by a con- 
stitution, the original copy of which is one of the 
few historic documents now in possession of the 
Society. 

CONSTITUTION 

A few of the most striking sections from the con- 
stitution will reveal the unique characteristics of 
this early Independent. 

The officers were elected for six regular meet- 
ings. The President, besides his regular duties as 
presiding officer, was required to deliver an inau- 
gural address, and read or deliver a valedictory 
essay. He was also charged with the following 
duties: "He shall, at each regular meeting, ap- 
point two critics, whose duty it shall be to criticize 
originals, declamations, and essays. He shall ap- 
point a jury of three, chosen in alphabetical order 
out of the declaiming and composing classes, to 
decide on the merits of the arguments advanced in 
regular debate. He shall appoint a censor whose 
duty it shall be to criticize the debates, regular and 
irregular. ' '* 



♦These various appointive censorial offices later devolved upon one regularly 
elected critic whose duty it was to pass judgment on literary productions of all sorts 
(see "Side Lights" for Nov. 20, 1894). This office did not become entirely extinct 
until 1903. 

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The most onerous task of the Vice President was 
taking ''charge of the Society hall," for which he 
was to receive ''such compensation as the Society 
may from time to time determine. "* 

"The honors of the Society shall be: Valedic- 
torian ; Anniversarian, and two Associate Orators ; 
Orator for the 22d of February ; Contest Perform- 
ers, and six Spring Speakers. ' ' 

Any student of Indiana University of good 
moral character might become a member upon the 
approving vote "of two-thirds of all the members 
present,'' provided he were not a member of a 
secret college order. This last— joining a secret 
college order — was the crime of high treason 
against the organization. Short work was made of 
a disloyal member. ' ' Any member connecting him- 
self with any secret college order, by this act severs 
his connection with this Society. ' ' Terse, but un- 
mistakable. 

The literary work Avas arranged for by the exec- 
utive committee, composed of the four regular offi- 
cers — President, Vice President, Secretary, and 
Treasurer. This Committee, at the beginning of 
each term, divided the members into two grand 
divisions, each of which was divided into four 



♦This officer has always been unfortunate. When the Society had attained » 
more prosperous footing financially, and a regular janitor had relieved the Vice Presi- 
dent of this duty, another equally weighty responsibility was loaded on his shoulders, 
that of carrying the "card" or "little book." Of course the girls are ignorant yet, as 
they always have been, of this convenient if not altogether gallant arrangement of the 
boys. 

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WEBSTER VOORHEES MOFFETT WILLIAM LaGRANGE MORRISON 

HAIDEE NUCKOLS 

JOANNA PAINTER NAOMI PAINTER 



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sub»divisions. One grand division performed at 
each regular meeting. One sub-division declaimed, 
one composed, while the remaining two debated. 
'^The sub-divisions of each grand division shall 
declaim and compose alternately at the second 
regular meeting after being on debate; the sub- 
division that debated in the affirmative, declaim- 
ing, and the or ^ that debated in the negative, com- 
posing." Thus the work was distributed and the 
duties rotated. 

To remove the possibilities of shirking duty, no 
performance was to occupy less than three min- 
utes, and no composition was to be received as a 
performance which had been read as an exercise 
in the University, except by consent of the So- 
ciety. To protect the members from the opposite 
abuse, no one was permitted to speak ''more than 
once, nor more than ten minutes on any question, 
without consent of the Society.'' 

Under this constitution, W. L. Morrison was the 
first President; A. M. Malcolm, Vice President; 
Kate Shannon, Secretary ; and Alice Diven, Treas- 
urer, 

THE FIRST YEARS 

The first few meetings were held at the house 
where some member was rooming, until a place was 
provided for in Wylie Hall,* where the Society 
met for the rest of that year. 

* In Dr. Branner's lecture room CEvermann), 

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The organization grew rapidly, drawing especial- 
ly on Athenian, until by December the membership 
had increased to thirty-six. That it was fighting its 
way aggressively is manifest by the disparaging re- 
marks made by fraternity editors.* In speaking 
of the annual contest between Philo and Athenian, 
Jan. 29th, 1886, the Student says witheringly: 
'* Although a part of these father-founded societies 
has recently withdrawn to organize a new society, 
the quality of literary work and ability remains," 
etc. Despite the jeers, however, in June, 1886, we 
find E. B. Stewart calmly remarking, concerning 
that first year's work: ^'I see little to regret and 
much that is gratifying, "f 

At the opening of the next year, the University 
furnished the organization a more comfortable 
meeting place in the Old College building, then oc- 
cupied by the preparatory school. The particular 
room was in the east wing of the building, first 
floor, and had been formerly the office of the Presi- 
dent of the University. This hall the Society fitted 
up at the opening of the term, and even added the 
luxury of a piano in November. The spirit of 
confidence its members had in Independent at this 
time is revealed in a defiant little line appended to 
an account of the celebration of the Society's first 
anniversary: '* Whether or not Independent has 



* See "Side Lights" for AprU, 1888. 

t See "Independent Valedictory" In "Side Lights." 

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ADAH McMAHON 
ANDREW MORTON MALCOLM JOHN HARRISON MEANS 



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gained her object — literary and social culture — the 
exercises of the evening will attest. ' '* Evidently a 
gentle jab, this, at the raven-like prophecies that 
were emanating from Philo and Athenian. 

Independent's relations with these other socie- 
ties were not especially friendly. Athenian and 
Philo had each lost some of its best members to 
the younger club ; while the newly- founded Union, f 
like the two older organizations, was largely made 
up of *'frat" members, essentially antagonistic to 
the ' ' Barb ' ' organization. This unfriendliness cul- 
minated in an open breach while making arrange- 
ments for the quadrangular celebration of Wash- 
ington's birthday. The triumvirate wanted the 
presiding officer selected from one of its societies; 
and Independent objected to its exclusion from con- 
sideration. The result was that there were two 
semi-private celebrations that year, instead of one 
official function.! 

Some members of these other societies, however, 
were broad-minded enough to recognize the 
strength of such an organization as Independent 
R. F. Hight, president of Philomathean, in writing 
of the reasons for the decline of the literary spirit 
in the University said:§ 

* "Side Lights," Nov. 16. 1886. 

t Established In 1886-87; it was open to men and had no fraternity restriction in 
its membership clause. It united with Athenian hi 1888, to form the Union-Athenian 
Society. 

X See "Side Lights," Feb. 22, 1887. 

§ Studerd, Feb., 1888. 

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'*For many years Philo has had a membership 
dra\\rQ almost entirely from fraternity circles. 
During these same years Athenian had a majority 
of non-fraternity men, and during these years 
Athenian far surpassed Philo as a working organ- 
ization. The reason for this was the very same as 
that which makes Independent this most nearly a 
success of any literary society in the institution 
today. To its members Independent serves the 
purpose of both fraternity and literary society. 
The time and attention which I divide between 
Philo and *that club with a crooked name that 
meets somewhere do^vn to^vn, ^ are by the Independ- 
ent lavished upon his own society." 

THE YEARS 1887-90 

In spite of opposition, these years were pros- 
perous ones for Independent. Some of the aggres- 
sive founders had graduated; but their places 
were filled by members no less active. Brill, Davis- 
son, Griggs, Starbuck, Harding, Harris, and 
others equally stalwart were worthy to take the 
places of the absent ones. Literary spirit about the 
University had revived, and rose to the greatest 
height of the decade during the years 1888-90. The 
intense political rivalry among the societies was 
stilled, and triangular * contests were arranged for 



♦ Union-Athenian, Philo, and Independent. Hesper died, 1887-88. 
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each term. Prizes to the amount of one hundred 
twenty-five dollars were subscribed for the con- 
tests of a single year! 

Internally, Independent was harmonious, hence 
prosperous. Its membership was larger than that 
of any other organization in the University, and 
the news items are full of the lists of newly-elected 
members who were constantly recruiting its ranks. 
It was during the winter term of 1888 that the 
Society, aided by members of the faculty, pur- 
chased a grand piano to help out the musical end 
of the programs. 

To these programs the final word is due. Come 
with me some chilly December evening and let us 
imagine ourselves down in the old college build- 
ing, in a room furnished plainly, but in good 
taste.* We are facing the south. In front of us 
is a small rostrum; back of a table thereon are 
seated two dignified officers— the President and 
Secretary. We gaze around at our neighbors, chat- 
ting to each other as they sit in the parallel rows of 
chairs facing the presiding officers. There are 
many faces we recognize: Messrs. Todd, Holtz- 
man, Harding, Griggs, Davisson, Chambers, Rems- 
berg, Trent, Pinkerton, Woods, Kinsey, Lindley; 
Misses Breckenridge, McKee, Shea, Test, Ryan, 
Hamilton, McMahon — all are there, and a host of 
others. Toward the front we see a row of faculty 

♦ For the facts of one of those meetings we are indebted to T. L. Harris, '92. 

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members and their wives : Prof, and Mrs. Jordan, 
Prof, and Mrs. Swain, Prof, and Mrs. Boone, Prof, 
and Mrs. Green ; and if the exercises are to be spe- 
cial, perhaps Prof. Naylor is there to direct the 
music. The fussy old court-house clock clangs off 
eight strokes somewhere out in the night. The 
President — mayhap Davisson, or Griggs, or Star- 
buck — raps on the table with the wooden gavel. 
Conversation dies out and everybody looks solemn. 
The President, without comment of any kind, rises, 
opens a small Bible which always lies on the table 
before him, and reads a brief chapter. Then the 
Secretary 's report is read and passed upon. After 
the critic is appointed, the program is taken up; 
Remsberg, Trent, Starbuck, and Perigo lead off 
with a quartet. Lindley follows with an oration 
on *' Sociability ; " Harding reads a paper on 
''Birds in the Night;" Miss McMahon plays an 
instrumental solo, which is succeeded by another 
oration, this time by the silver-tongued Shea who 
doubtless speaks on ''Why I am a Democrat,'' 
in preparation for his campaign tour of the coun- 
ty; and if we are fortunate, the program may be 
closed by the new whistling quartet composed of 
Messrs. Harding, Davisson, Groninger, and Star- 
buck. Then comes the report of the much-feared 
critic. Sometimes appreciative, more often caustic, 
his remarks are an inspiration to better effort, 
or perhaps call forth vexed or humorous retort. 

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The President adjourns the meeting for a few min- 
utes rest, after which we listen to the routine of 
business. Names are taken up, discussed, and 
passed upon by a standing vote of the members. 
New names are proposed to be voted on at the next 
Saturday night meeting ; and if the gods are good 
to us still, perchance our own will be among the 
number. 



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IL The Decade 1890-1900 



THE HALCYON DAYS* 

We enter now upon a long prosperous stretch of 
years for Independent, with little material for the 
historian, but rich in better things. 

Throughout the decade 1890-1900, the name of 
another literary society is inseparably linked with 
that of Independent — that of the Century Society, 
founded in 1890. Century was composed exclusive- 
ly of non -fraternity men, and the relations between 
the two organizations were extremely cordial. 
They held friendly contests ; gave programs in each 
other's honor; and unwritten history has it that 
occasionally the Century boys stole the Independ- 
ent girls away from their own brothers ! However, 
J. B. Stokesberry relates one incident, at least, 
wherein the Century boys atoned for such crimes : 
' ' The most exciting time of which I have any rec- 
ollection was when there was a movement on foot 
to move the University to Indianapolis. Some of 
our members were active in this campaign. As a 
result, our boys got into a few contests \\ath the 
militia boys and others, but there was nothing se- 
rious happened, and it is but a source of amuse- 

• For the fact of this period I am especially indebted to Mre. Margaret Porch 
Hamilton, '97, and Messrs. T. L. Hairis, '92. J. B. Stokesberry, '97, E. C. Crampton, 
'99. Ross Lockrldge. '00. A. W Nolan, '05, and George Teter, '05. 

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ment now to remember. Some of the rougher ele- 
ment in town tried to break up our meeting one 
evening and capture some of us boys, but we man- 
aged to escape them and the Century Literary So- 
ciety boys came down and stood guard till the 
crowd dispersed. This was at the time of the dedi- 
cation of Kirkwood Hall. ' ' 

The old literary societies do not figure very long 
in this decade. Philomathean, the last to succumb, 
died in 1892. 

With the death of these old orders, the imme- 
diate fraternity dislike to the Society was re- 
moved; and while Independent was *^ constitu- 
tionally opposed to Greek letter societies, ' ' the rela- 
tions, if not cordial, were not severely hostile. ^^The 
fraternities and sororities," writes Mr. Stokes- 
berry, ^Svere on the best of terms with Independ- 
ent at that tim.e. They were always welcome at 
our meetings, and few Friday nights passed mth- 
out a visit from some members of the Greek letter 
societies. We, in turn, were invited to the open 
meetings, and a number of our boys and girls 
found their life partners among the Greeks, I be- 
ing among the number. My wife was a member 
of the Theta sorority and was knovm among the 
girls as the 'Independent Theta.' " 

**The men of 'the strong arm' at this time [1894- 
98]," writes Mr. A. W. Nolan, ''were Messrs. Gan- 
iard. Rtokesbern^ Crampton, Pinkerton. Endieott. 

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Stewart, Robinson, Ahl, Hanson, Widney, Bald- 
win, and others. The women were Misses Meek, 
Wasmuth, Miller, Porch, Gordon, Smith, Ridenour, 
McNabb, Philips, and Dixon. ' ' And had Mr. Nolan 
not been so modest he would have added his own 
name to the list. There are many, many others, too, 
whose names we have not space to include here. The 
membership of this whole period averaged consid- 
erably above thirty. 

An editorial from the Student of November, 1891, 
is illustrative of the activity of this entire period : 

* ' Independent Literary Society. — The work of 
this society commenced on the first Saturday even- 
ing after the opening of college with an earnest- 
ness which promises unparalleled success. Regular 
programs, supplemented by instrumental and vocal 
music, have been rendered from the beginning. 

'^ Music has always been one of the principal 
features of this Society, and, if we may judge by 
the musical talent found among her present mem- 
bers, it will play a more important part in the 
work of the Society in the future than it has in 
the past. 

** Quite a number of new students have joined 
the Society this year, who evince the same earnest- 
ness, common among the previous members, which 
makes literary work a success. 

''The Society is always pleased to have visitors, 
and many new students have availed themselves of 



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this opportunity not only to learn something of the 
literary work of the University, but to become ac- 
quainted with each other." 

In the fall of 1896 a new constitution was drawn 
up and adopted. The chief change instituted by 
this document was in the method of voting-in mem- 
bers. Heretofore, names of prospective candidates 
had been proposed by a membership committee 
and, at the outset at least, voted upon in open meet- 
ing. Now, the secret ballot was adopted, although 
under protest of part of the membership. 

''Unfortunately for the Society," says Mrs. 
Margaret Porch Hamilton, ''the black ball system 
made it possible for some rather unattractive wom- 
en to dominate the admission of members, and 
certain jealousies of prestige or attractiveness kept 
out some desirable material, but managed to fill 
up the ranks with 'inoffensive' but colorless femi- 
nines. ' ' 

The best evidence, however, of prosperity during 
all this period is the pleasant recollections of par- 
ticular occasions which the contributors refer to in 
their letters. 

"About the year 1895*^ (I am not sure of the 
date)," writes Mr. Stokesberry, "the girls gave a 
very successful Hallowe'en party in honor of the 
boys of the Society. The long dark halls and the 
large, bare, upper assembly-room were dimly 

* Probably 1896. See "Side Lights" for October of that ye^ar, 
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lighted with jack-o-lanterns, and the victims were 
escorted by ghosts through these dismal vaults and 
finally arrived at the cavern of the fortune-teller in 
the basement. After this the boys were stood in a 
row at the end of the hall, and the girls took turns 
throwing at them with a rubber ball, and each girl 
got the one she chanced to hit. This is typical of the 
good times we used to have. This, together with 
tramps to Arbutus Hill, buckboard rides to Brown 
County, and taffy-puUings and parties at the 
Smith Farm, east of town, managed to fill up our 
spare time with great pleasure and profit." 

Mrs. Margaret Porch Hamilton gives these de- 
tails: ^^From '95 to '97 the Society was enjoying 
continuous prosperity. During the spring of '96 
the girls gave an afternoon reception to the Uni- 
versity women, inviting some half-dozen each from 
the various fraternities, all the faculty ladies (as 
I remember), and the 'Barb' girls outside Inde- 
pendent. I think Mrs. Bryan and one other (prob- 
ably Mrs. Swain) were the chaperons of the occa- 
sion (possibly I had better say 'patronesses'). We 
had a large attendance, served refreshments, in- 
cluding punch from an ice punch bowl in which 
jonquils had been frozen. We gave, as favors, lit- 
tle ribbon bows made of the green and yellow — 
our newly adopted colors. ' ' 

Here is the recollection of Ross Lockridge, and 
the impression of his first night at Independent : 

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' ' I was rooming on ' Vinegar Hill, ' an Independ- 
ent and Century stronghold, when a boarding- 
club acquaintance, now the Honorable Sidney K. 
Ganiard, took me with him to the meeting of In- 
dependent. The hall at that time was on the first 
floor of the Old College building and a more fitting 
place could hardly be imagined. The meeting was 
largely attended — probably seventy-five or eighty 
— and the program, consisting of music, recita- 
tions, papers, and a debate was to me a ^ thing of 
beauty.' ... I remember some of the members 
especially. Hieronimous was President. There 
was 'Old' John Shafer, noted for his laughter; 
Ganiard, Crampton, Endicott, Jack Smith, Ram- 
sey, Robinson; Misses Meek. Porch, Wasmuth — I 
cannot mention all. ' ' 

Such are some of the fond reminiscences of this 
period that cling about the Old College hall. Not a 
member of the period but can call up as pleasant 
ones of his own. '^When we were compelled to 
leave the Old College in the fall of '98," con- 
tinues Mr. Lockridge, ''we felt as if we were de- 
parting forever from an 'old home'; but after hav- 
ing established ourselves on South Walnut, be- 
tween Kirkwood and Fourth, we found the place 
made little difference—Independent was tho 



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THE CRISIS 

Sometimes the historian must reveal facts that he 
would fain conceal, because they are so unpleasant. 
Such is the case with the next period of our history ; 
for the halcyon days of Independent were over, for 
a time, at least, and a crisis in her affairs was at 
hand. 

The account of this trying time may be given in 
the words of Mr. George Teter : 

^'The spring of 1900 was a critical period in 
the life of Independent. This was not due to a 
lack of strong members, for on the roll that year 
were the names of Ward Hanger, W. L. Han 
son, M. E. Haggerty, Charles Clark, Lester Win- 
ter, E. M. Neher, and other students who were 
good in their college work, and have since shown 
themselves capable men. But the spirit of 
decay had entered. At this time, the Cen- 
tury Literary Society, long associated with In- 
dependent on terms of friendly rivalry, feeling 
that it had outlived the purpose for which it was 
organized, disbanded. The spirit that buried Cen- 
tury crept into Independent. The programs be- 
came uninteresting, the members grew listless. 
The 'Barb' element in the University was receiv- 
ing its share of honors, so that the purpose for 
which the Society was organized seemed to have 
been accomplished. Hence the question naturally 

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arose, Why should Independent continue to exist? 
This marks the first stage. 

''The spirit of decay grew till finally a commit- 
tee was appointed, in an unofficial way, to consider 
the situation in a more definite manner, and (if it 
thought wise) to draw up resolutions for the dis- 
posal of the furniture belonging to the Society, and 
for the proper burial of the Society itself. This 
committee considered the subject thoroughly, it is 
to be presumed. The outcome of its work was a 
series of resolutions, to the effect that since Inde- 
pendent had outlived its purpose, the Society 
should disband. This marks the second stage. 

''The next step was to call a meeting of the 
Society to act upon the resolutions — to perform its 
own burial rites, as it were. This meeting was 
called, but in a peculiar manner. Only those who 
were in close touch mth the committee knew what 
was being done. The other members were simply 
informed that it had been decided that Independent 
was dead, and that the meeting was called for the 
purpose of disposing of the remains. The whole 
proposition was presented as a foregone conclu- 
sion. When the members met it developed that 
there were several who were doubtful of the idea 
that Independent had outlived its day. With newly 
awakened hope these members began a counter agi- 
tation. They appealed at once to the faculty mem- 
bers of the Society, who responded immediately in 

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no uncertain tones. The spirit of the older days 
came forth, and around this the life forces rallied. 
The faculty members * not only favored the con- 
tinuance of the Society, but were ready to back 
it up in every possible way. This was the third 
stage in the agitation. 

^* After some preliminary meetings the final one 
was called f for settling decisively whether Inde- 
pendent were dead or alive. A motion was made 
that the Society disband. It was agreed that in 
order to carry such a motion a two-thirds vote 
should be necessary. The voting began. The mem- 
bers waited in suspense for the outcome. Mem- 
ories of former days would come in so that even 
those who had been most active in favor of the 
motion felt that the moment was a solemn one. 
The motion was lost by a narrow margin, and 
Independent was saved. ' ' 

Thus w^as the crisis passed. 



♦•'Ward Hanger and Lorenzo Hanson, together with Dr. Foley and Dr. Ramsey, 
deserve most credit for the defence of Independent's rights, and the maintenance of 
her existence."— Margaret Porch Hamilton. 

t Feb. 13th, 1900. There is a significant line in the Secretary's report of this 
date: "Independent held a business meeting at 6:15. There was a general discussion, 
after which it was voted not to disband." 



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III. The New Independent 



THE CONVALESCENCE 

The period which followed is so close upon us that 
it is impossible to get a proper historical perspec- 
tive. Much of the earlier part of it, too, is rela- 
tively uninteresting. 

Independent recovered slowly from the crisis of 
'99, and kept losing occasional members to fraterni- 
ties for the first few years. Moreover, with Century 
gone, competition was absent, and this strong incen- 
tive to literary work was missing for the first time 
in Independent's history. It was a long up-hill 
pull to recover her former position, but loyal mem- 
bers have never been lacking. Dils, Carothers, 
Lockridge, Bottorff, Tugman, the Teter boys, the 
Smith and Philips girls. Misses Pickard, Boden- 
hamer, and others, worked faithfully in the little 
hall on South Walnut, True, the members were 
fewer than formerly, but much of the literary work 
was characterized by its old-time quality of excel- 
lence. 

It was in the winter of 1901 that Independent 
took in a man who deserves special mention. This 
was Jesse Hayes White. White was the strong-arm 
of the Society during his three or four years of 

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membership. Of high literary tastes himself, his 
personality alone inspired the members to work. 

To him and to Miss Bodenhamer, both dramatic- 
ally inclined, is due also a modern institution with- 
in the organization — the ''term play.'' While the 
Society had given plays before, dramatics had 
never come to form a regular part of Independ- 
ent's literary work. In 1901, ''A Noble Outcast" 
was presented to a hall full of invited guests. It 
was a success. Each year since, it has been the 
custom of the Society to give three ''term plays," 
one of which is elaborate enough to be properly 
denominated the "year play." It is safe to say, 
we think, that the inauguration of this custom did 
more than any one single thing to help Independ- 
ent up to her feet again. 

Another man whose name links itself insepa- 
rably with these plays was Aaron Wood, an actoi* 
of no mean ability. He was also a shrewd politi- 
cian, and a hard worker for Independent. 

With these men — Wood and White — were associ- 
ated Wise, Earl Brooks, A. G. Bobbitt, Dixon, Hill, 
and Misses Price, Bodenhamer, Teal, Lee, Smiths, 
Philips, and many another willing one. 

"During the fall of 1903," writes Miss Bertha 
B. Lee, '05, "Independent was lamentably weak, 
someway. We made several bad mistakes in our 
pledges, taking people upon the recommendation 
of one or two members. The hall was poorly 

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heated and hard to get to. Dates were not made 
with any system; the girls, if they went, planned 
to go together usually. Attendance suffered." 
The spirit of f raternalism among the members re- 
vived during the latter part of the Spring term, 
however. The girls gave the boys a Valentine 
social of the old-fashioned sort; and the boys led 
off in the early spring with a hay-ride to Clear 
Creek. 

Spring came, and with it the old aggressive 
spirit of Independent thawed out. Many of the 
politically-inclined ones were participating active- 
ly in college politics, affiliating closely with the 
Emanon — a ^^Barb" dancing society — to give a 
death blow to corrupt ''frat" politics in the Uni- 
versity.* 

There was a general feeling that Independent 
was returning to its own, in spirit and in activity 
— literary, social, and political. The old hall on 
College avenue was felt to be too small to meet the 
present needs, much less the prospective demands 
of the future. The present large one on North Wal- 
nut street was rented, and papered in the newly 
adopted colors. To effect a closer f raternalism, 
pins were decided upon, and the boys got together 
to consider the proposition of an '^Independent 

* Out of fairness it must here be said that this would have been impossible at that 
time but for a division among the fraternities themselves. The acknowledged leader 
in the rebellion was C. C. Lyon, himself a Sigma Nu. Since then, however, the 
Barbs" have trounced the "Greeks" at their will. 



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House/' Chairs, banners, and rugs were pur- 
chased preparatory to the opening of the coming 
fall. President-elect Bobbitt appointed a commit- 
tee to correspond with the literary societies of 
other colleges concerning their methods of work, 
with a view to incorporating the best of these in a 
revised constituiton. The ''Independent spirit'' 
was so high that those who stayed for the Summer 
term held a number of Saturday night meetings. 
Everybody seemed imbued with the idea that a 
mile-stone marking a rough stretch had been passed, 
and that the old Independent (as they knew it) 
was about to emerge into a larger existence. 

THE NEW INDEPENDENT 

Nor did the autumn bring disappointment. With 
one of the two best furnished and roomiest halls in 
town for the regular Saturday night meetings;* 
with a large and aggressive membership — small 
wonder Independent went into a fierce ' ' rushing ' ' 
contest with the fraternities, pinning the green and 
white on some of the most desirable students in 
college. 

Part of this activity was due to the increased 
facility of action permitted by the new constitu- 
tion. Under this present instrument the organiza- 
tion of the Societv is more substantial, officers 



♦ For convenience, buBiness meetings are held in the "house" parlors. 
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changing at the end of each term* instead of hold- 
ing for a few meetings only. Much of the minor 
routine work now devolves upon committees, in- 
stead of having to come before the organization as 
a whole. The financial business of the Society is 
transacted by the executive committee, composed 
of the President and Treasurer only. The literary 
and social sections of the program are taken in 
charge by respective committees appointed for a 
term; while a play committee selects plays and 
casts, and coaches the actors for the whole year. 
With this extensive committee force taking care of 
executive matters, the business meetings of the So- 
ciety are left free for the discussion of questions 
of general policy and membership. It is also 
proper here to speak of a new clause introduced in 
this constitution — the pledge. For a few years 
prior to this. Independent had earned a reputation 
as a training school for the fraternities. As soon 
as a new Independent man had the Freshman 
greenness worn off, he was subject to indiscrimi- 
nate ^^frat" invitations. It was as a matter of 
self -protection that a simple pledge involving the 
honor of the candidate was introduced; and let it 
be further said that since this pledge was intro- 
duced but one man has been so inconsiderate of his 
friendships, his Society, and his honor as to break it. 



* The Treasurer holds throughout the year. 
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A NEW STRIFE 

Exuberance of spirit, plus the intoxication of 
success, were bound to lead to mistakes of policy. 
The line along which these found discharge was 
naturally social. The new hall had an excellent 
dancing floor; the spirit of ''tripping the light fan- 
tastic ' ' was just then prevalent in college society in 
an exaggerated form ; and many of the newer mem- 
bers were inclined toward ''society" rather than to- 
ward literature. Dancing in the hall was occasion- 
ally indulged in quietly by one division of the So- 
ciety; and on this the "conservatives" frowned. 
However, the literary work of the Fall term was 
commendable, and one of the most elaborate plays 
(^^ Esmeralda") ever given in the hall was pre- 
sented that year. It was not until a dance was an- 
nounced under the name of Independent Literary 
Society that the coolness between the factions broke 
out into actual hostility. Then followed a long and 
bitter fight, each faction resorting to political 
intrigues to gain its point. The contest was long- 
drawn-out, culminating during Baker's Presidency 
in the Spring term (1905), and seriously affecting 
the work of the succeeding year. Notwithstand- 
ing, the Society held together; but to tell the 
whole truth, it was not because of the spirit of 
brotherhood, but because each side was too stub- 
born to yield to the other. Only one thing pal- 

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Hates this controversy : both sides were in desperate 
earnest, fighting for what each considered funda- 
mental to the good of the organization. The im- 
mediate question at issue was settled by a sort of 
compromise. It was agreed that dances might be 
given under the name of Independent, provided 
they did not interfere with the regular Saturday 
night meetings; and this is the policy adhered to 
today. 

Outside the strain on the fraternal spirit of the 
Society, the results of the contest told heaviest on 
the literary work. Little that was worth while was 
done along this line during the next year. The or- 
ganization was temporarily ^^ society mad;" and it 
seemed that one of the two purposes of the Society, 
as set forth in the preamble of the original constitu- 
tion, was to prevail to the practical exclusion of the 
other. 

Notwithstanding this discord, along the line of 
college politics the Society was still successful. 
Leaving class presidents out of consideration, In- 
dependent that year counted among its members the 
holders of the two chief political positions in col- 
lege circles — the editor-in-chief of the' Daily Stu- 
dent, and the editor-in-chief of the Arbutus, 

Some helpful external factors about this time be- 
gan to reveal themselves. Two other literary socie- 
ties, conforming to the type of Independent in es- 
sential principles, were established — Delphian and 

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the Indiana Club. That the increased attendance 
at the University can well support three organiza- 
tions of this sort has been proved by the strong 
membership and excellent literary work done in 
all. The spirit among the three societies is cor- 
dial and mutually helpful. Independent has prof- 
ited by their rise, not only through the friendly 
relationships established, but also through the 
healthy competition in affairs literary. May the 
two newer organizations wax old and thrive, is the 
wish of their elder sister. 

Another impetus to the Society that fall was the 
Twentieth Anniversary Celebration. This is re- 
lated at too much length in the ''Side Lights" to 
be here dwelt upon. Externally, the result of it 
was a local public prestige that the organization 
had not recently enjoyed; internally, it materially 
affected the pride of the members in the past 
career of Independent. It was for this meeting 
that a historical pamphlet of the Society was to 
have been ready — an unfinished undertaking then, 
but now completed in this publication. 

Within the Society, too, a gradual reaction 
against the social tendency came about. The ''so- 
ciety craze'' was burning itself out. At the be- 
ginning of the Fall term of 1906, the old wounds 
were all salved over, the close spirit of fra- 
temalism again prevailed, and there was a gen- 
eral desire for a revival of good literary work. 



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Independent had passed through a new form of 
crisis and was emerging stronger than ever. The 
literary spirit grew and spread. Many new work- 
ers were added ; and we think we can say with all 
modesty, that Independent in 1907 closed one of 
her most prosperous years — a sane prosperity, at 
that — balanced nicely among literars'-, social, polit- 
ical, fraternal, and financial matters. 

A LAST WORD 

With this chapter the history of Independent, 
up to date, closes. In spite of opposing external 
forces, and occasional internal strifes, hers has been 
a long and prosperous career. Born in the midst 
of undemocratic social conditions, she has been a 
little leaven that has at length helped to leaven 
the whole lump. Social conditions about the Uni- 
versity have changed since those old days of eighty- 
five. The fight between ' ' f rats ' ' and ' ' anti-f rats ' ' 
has lost the bitter antagonism of those strenuous 
times. The old-time domineering pride of the 
^^ Greek" has been humbled by the sturdy ^^Bar- 
barian.'' While the contests are now few, yet In- 
dependent is as wholesomely ''Barb'' in spirit ns 
ever. 

Her record is illumined with names that shine 
in the various worlds of polities, religion, scholar- 
ship, — indeed in all fields of honest human en- 

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deavor. Her future promises no diminution of the 
roll of honor. 

* " That the end of literature and society be better 
conserved in the Indiana University/' — these are 
the principles for which Independent still stands; 
and long may she so continue ! 



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IV. Tribute to David Kopp Goss 



David Kopp Goss was easily the leader of the 
movement in Indiana University, among the non- 
fraternity students, which resulted in the organiza- 
tion of Independent Society. Goss had been a 
leader of the ''Barbs'' from the time he entered 
college. He was at this time in his Junior year, 
and was full of the vigor and enthusiasm which 
always characterized his acts; in this spirit he or- 
ganized the ''Barb" host and led them in many 
successful battles against the united "Greeks." 

Goss, Stewart, and the writer, with some others 
whose names are not now recalled, were expelled 
from old Athenian, or rather, as it was then stated, 
we had forfeited our rights to membership there 
because we had joined another college literary so- 
ciety. The meeting was held in Athenian Hall in 
the third story of the Old College building. The 
resolution of ouster was presented by C. S. Sims, a 
leading member of the Senior class, in a bright and 
witty speech expressing regret that members had 
so far transgressed the law as to make it necessary- 
to adopt the resolution. Goss replied in a never to 
be forgotten speech full of sarcasm, wit, and logic 
in which he predicted the speedy downfall of the 

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old college literary societies, a prophesy which I 
am sorry to say has been only too well verified by 
time. The resolution was adopted and we solemnly 
marched out. 

In a few days thereafter a meeting of the Ora- 
torical Association was called to assemble in the Old 
College chapel; by its laws members of college lit- 
erary societies were by virtue thereof members 
of the Oratorical Association, eligible to enter its 
contests and to participate in its prudential affairs. 
The members of Independent, of course, desired 
to participate in the meeting. The question of our 
eligibility was raised — again Goss made one of his 
eloquent and convincing speeches, without effect, 
however, for we were promptly excluded by a strict 
party vote upon the theory that Independent was 
not a literary society, although but a few days be- 
fore we had been excluded from Athenian upon 
the theory that we were members of a literary so- 
ciety. These meetings were quite stormy and were 
very largely attended, as party feeling was at high 
tension. 

Judge Albert Rabb, now a leading lawyer of In- 
dianapolis, presided over the meeting of the Ora- 
torical Association, and when he announced the de- 
cision we marched out, ''independent'' indeed, as 
we were no longer members of any other college 
society. These exciting meetings not only demon- 
strated Gross' ability for leadership, but likewisi^ 

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had a strong tendency to solidify the diverse ele- 
ments which made up the organization, and were 
very helpful in promoting the success of the first 
years of the new society. 

These bits of college history are recalled at this 
time to show the intimate connection which Goss 
had with the organization and early success of In- 
dependent. The younger classmen of serious mind 
were naturally attracted to Goss. He had a splen- 
did physique, a mind alert, vigorous, and decisive, 
which, together with a disposition naturally com- 
bative, made him a real leader. The career of In- 
dependent during this time was turbulent, but 
withal quite successful. Because of Goss' pre-emi- 
ment ability and genuine qualities of leadership, 
the Society immediately took first rank and became 
one of the strong factors in the student affairs of 
the University. 

The character and attitude of mind developed 
during his college days were the correct index to 
the after years of David Kopp Goss. He always 
hated shams and frauds of every kind. He came 
in contact with many of them in his busy life and 
they always felt the effect of his wrath. This 
brought him many controversies, which he did not 
seek to avoid, as other men with less honesty, 
both moral and intellectual, might have done. His 
enemies, and he had them, as do men of force and 
character, criticized his policies often, but they 

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never questioned the principle of right for which 
he always stood. 

His death was altogether untimely. The world 
has great need of men of the courage and honesty 
of purpose of David Kopp Goss. Those of us who 
knew him best loved him most. No higher tribute 
can be paid to man. 

Joseph H. Shea, Class '89. 



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V. Some Facts Concerning the 
Membership 



At the close of the school year, 1907, Independ- 
ent had a total membership enrollment of 480. 



Twenty years scatter the ' ^ old grads. ' ' The en- 
rollment of the Society shows a representation in 
twenty-nine states, three territories, the District of 
Columbia, England, France, South Africa, China, 
India and the Philippine Islands. 



Since leaving Independent the following persons, 
most of whom were members at the same time, have 
kept up an interesting circulating letter : 

Mb. a. W. Nolan and wife (Miss Myrta Philips). 
Mr. S. K. Ganiabd and wife (Miss Lillian Miller). 
Mb. J. B. Stokesberry and wife (Miss Linda Jose). 
Mb. R. R. Ramsey and wife (Miss Clara Smith). 
Mr. Charles Stewart and wife (Miss Lida Hunter). 
Mb. C. E. Endicx>tt and wife (Miss Elizabeth Wasmu th ) . 



The greatest virility obtains in that organization 
wherein variety of taste is found. That Independ- 
ent has had this is shown by the variety of profes- 



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sions in which its members are engaging. Some 
120 are teachers, 12 of whom, at least, are high 
school principals, 14 are city superintendents, 21 
are college professors, and 3 college presidents. The 
lawyers number 28, business men 26, the physi- 
cians 13; and fche list diminishes through editors, 
bankers, ministers, cartoonists, Y. M. C. A. and 
Y. W. C. A. workers, missionaries, farmers, legis- 
lators, mayors, judges, etc. 



Records are always fraught with interest to the 
curious statistician. The study of a college organi- 
zation immediately suggests to him the number and 
variety of degrees its members have taken. Con- 
cerning the number, we submit the following results 
with considerable pride as indicative of the spirit 
of scholarship for which Independent has always 
stood; as to variety, they are equal to a curio-shop. 
Judge for yourself : 

At least 230 members have appended the A.B. to 
their names; 49 the A.M.; 12 the Ph.D.; 12 the 
M.D. ; 17 the LL.B. ; 3 the B.D. ; 1 the M.S. ; 4 the 
B.S. ; 3 the D.D.S. ; 1 the Ph.B. ; 1 the M.L. ; and 1 
the S.T.B. 



Death has not been idle amongst us. Twenty 
years have brought the list of the dead to almost 
as many names. The death-roll runs thus: 

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Ghables Habvey Bollman. 
May Dillon. 
Esther Allebdice. 
Jennie Fey. 
David Kopp Goss. 
Charles A. Helvie. 
Charles William Stewart. 
Joseph Philip Ward. 
William Denton Milroy. 
Lee H. Smith. 
Edward Kenneth Dye. 
George W. Stevens. 
Ward Hanger. 
Daisy East. 

Robert Bruce Lockridge. 
Eva Philips. 
William A. Banta. 



Indiana University has long had a reputation as 
a match-making school. Naturally when a mixed 
organization is formed within the limits of our 
University the matrimonial possibilities are indef- 
initely increased. The founders established the 
nuptial precedent along with the other beneficial in- 
stitutions of our Society, and the tradition has been, 
and is being, faithfully kept. A count shows that 
already 32 couples within the organization have 
succumbed to Cupid's arrows. This means that 13 
per cent, of the membership have intermarried. 
Others — but time will reveal all things; so let us 
wait. Following is the list of marriages up to date : 

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David Kopp Goss to Alice Belle Diven. 

Webster Voobhees Moffett to Ella Ryan. 

Elmeb Bryan Stewart to Kate Shannon. 

William Edgar Lindley to Mary Breckenridge. 

Samuel Bannister Harding to Caroline Brown. 

Edward Howard Griggs to Jennie Fry. 

Henry Landes to Bertha Knight. 

Albert Fulton Stewart to Nettie Breckenridge. 

Jeremiah Wesley Bray to Anna Chappelle. 

Albert Henry Yodeb to Susan N. Griggs. 

Otto Paul Klopsch to Mathilde Zwicker. 

Charles Krauskopf to Mary Etta Hort. 

Melvili.e Samuel Woods to Jennie McDnx. 

Robert McKee McDill to Korah Kester. 

Charles Edward Stewart to Lida Hunter. 

Werter David Dodd to Anna Porch. 

Charles Elbert Endicott to Elizabeth Wasmuth. 

John Clarence Pinkerton to Abigail Gilbert. 

RoLLA Roy Ramsey to Clara Ethel Smith. 

Francis Hamilton to Margaret Porch. 

Sidney Keith Ganiard to Lillian Miller. 

Aretas Wilbur Nolan to Myrta Philips. 

Hence Irwin Orme to Lillian Clewell. 

Agassiz Wayne Hanson to Gertrude Clark. 

Alfred Gay McGregor to Cora Bowers. 

Melvin Everett Haggerty to Laura Garretson. 

Ross Frankton Lockridge to Elsie Shockley. 

Clayton R. Wise to Joyce Price. 

Orin Chalmer Hormell to Elizabeth Spaulding. 

Hal Enloe Driver to Elsie Keller. 

Lon Sharpless Baker to Anna Lowry Rankin. 

Arthur Garfield Bobbitt to Elsa Christina Teal. 



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In compiling this section the editor has ex- 
amined all the available files of the Student 
(1880-97; 1903-07), the Daily Telephone for 
1886-94, and the Republican Progress for 1885-87. 
Unfortunately, the bound volume of the Telephone 
for 1885, which is said to contain an account 
of the founding of Independent, is missing from 
the Eecorder's office. Because of the broken 
files, the collocation for any one school year is not 
necessarily a criterion of the Society's comparative 
activity during that period. There are other rea- 
sons, also. The editor has purposely given more 
space to the references of the latter eighties be- 
cause of their greater historical significance and in- 
terest, while only a few of the recent allusions could 
be included. Again, newspaper notoriety is often- 
times dependent upon politics. If Independent were 
fortunate politically in securing editorial or staff 
positions, her name gets frequent 'honorable men- 
tion. ' The opposite fact also obtains. Hence some 
of the years are eomparatively barren of press no- 
tice. 

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Hesperian Society [composed of women stu- 
dents] seems to be unruffled by factions. It is only 
in the Philomathean that the fraternities enter into 
deadly combat — Student, Nov., 1884. 



The scuffle which recently took place between 
the two literary societies was in every sense a dis- 
grace to those engaging in it. It is strange how 
such a spirit of madness can ever possess a body of 
young men who, on ordinary occasions, are credited 
with enough thought and dignity to take care of 
themselves ; but true it is, that when once they en- 
gage in disorderly conduct there is a spirit of ri- 
valry among them in committing the most reckless 
deeds. There ought to be enough soberness and 
enough regard for the interests of the societies, if 
no higher reason, to quit these barbarous habits. — 
Student, Feb., 1885. 



During the Spring term the literary societies 
invariably lag, decline and decay. This is far from 
being as it should be. In order to carry them on 
with as much success as attends them during the 
first and second terms, it is necessary to forego the 
pleasures incident to this season of the year, and 
also to redouble your diligence. You cannot now 
estimate, probably, what is lost by this annual indif- 
ference to the literary societies. Another detri- 

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ment to society work, we may here mention, is the 
placing of entertainments on the evening for so- 
ciety meetings. We hope this practice will be dis- 
eontinned. — Editorial, Student, April, 1885. 



The new literary society is named the Inde- 
pendent. It is composed strictly of anti-frats and 
has a membership of about thirty-six. Morrison is 
President; Miss Kate Shannon, Secretary; Mal- 
colm, yice President, and Miss Diven, Treasurer. 
— Student, Dec, 1885. 



Goss, Stewart, Malcolm, et al., have resigned 
from Athenian and are now comer-stones of the In- 
dependent. — Student, Jan., 1886. 



Spiking for the Independents has begun. The 
inducements offered are the low initiation fee, etc. 
—Student, April, 1886. 



Now that the long spring days are coming and 
the college campus is so inviting, work in the lit- 
erary societies is neglected. ... In Hesper a new 
program has been adopted and has proved tolerably 
successful. Some magazine, Bar per' 8, the Cen- 
tury, or the Atlantic, is selected, and reviews of the 
articles are given by different memhern.— Student, 
May, 1886. 

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The address to the literary societies Monday 
evening by Hon. W. C. Taylor, 77, of Indianapolis, 
was well attended. His subject was the 'Common 
Man, ' as he influences civilization and the progress 
of nations. . . . 

The literary societies have not been over-suc- 
cessful this year. Indeed it has been a question 
with several members whether they have not run 
their course of usefulness. Very little, if any, in- 
terest has been taken in literary work during the 
past two years ; and this is the basis on which they 
were organized, and on which they should stand or 
fall. Philo has become almost completely dor- 
mant; Hesper is nothing more than a fraternity 
under a different name; Athenian has lost her 
old-time vigor and lives only for public honors and 
past records; Independent does not succeed as a 
literary society, but as a factional organization. 
Fraternities, and this includes Independent, have 
monopolized what literary work has been done 
and left the so-called literary societies only faction- 
al strife. The societies will either have to reor- 
ganize next year with a determination to do much 
better, or they will have to go to the wall. — Tele- 
phone, June 11, 1886. 



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INDEPENDENT VALEDICTORY 

Seniors of Independent Society : 

It has fallen to my lot to say a few words of 
farewell to you, and as I glance back over the time 
intervening since first we met together, I see little 
to regret and much that is gratifying. Independ- 
ent Society needs no apology, nor shall I offer any 
encomium. Its days have been few. The course of 
its origin you all Imow. The events which have at- 
tended its progress have been such as follow in the 
wake of any organization in its struggle for recog- 
nition under similar circumstances. Its object is 
true literary advancement. How far it has at- 
tained to this, the record testifies, and I desire to 
let it speak for itself. I know you will join me in 
saying, that to its friends it returns heartfelt grati- 
tude, for its opponents it entertains a wholesome 
spirit of rivalry, and for its enemies, if there be 
any, it cherishes a feeling of compassion. 

You, our Senior members, have been with the 
Society in all the hopes and fears of its childhood. 
Your work has been well done. We have been 
cheered by your presence and benefited by your 
precepts. For your reward, we trust your train- 
ing, in the short time you have aided us and im- 
proved yourselves, shall return you nothing but 
good in the world which you ^re now entering. 
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ence than you. I would that I could give you some 
parting word which would inspire you to live pure 
and noble lives. I cannot unroll any scroll of the 
past, and recount to you the heroes and the heroines 
who have won honor and fame, whose inspiration 
came from the classic walls of Independent Hall. 
We have neither the mighty of the past, nor have 
we the hall. But we live for the future, not in 
the past. As to the hall, we leave that to a gen- 
erous power behind the throne. In regard to the 
names on our future roll of honor, yours will head 
the list. First in time, who knows but first in 
honor? Whether this be true or not, let your 
lives, directed and controlled by the forces here 
acquired, be such that when the roll shall be called 
in that great society of which all are members, you 
will be able to answer, ' ' Present. ' ' When new oc- 
casions arise, be ever prepared, and cheerfully yet 
faithfully perform the new duties which they 
teach. Inasmuch as you have been faithful in 
your college work, you deserve at this commence- 
ment praise and reward therefor. So may your 
life's work be such that, at the great final day, 
you shall each receive a welcome plaudit and an 
eternal diploma as the seal of a life well spent. 
This I bring to you as Independent's highest wish, 
and in its name, bid you farewell. — E. B. Stewart, 
Studmt, July, 1886. 



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Independent Society has added a very fine car- 
pet to their new hall. It is Bmssels and was put 
down at a cost of $140.00. The hall is the room 
formerly occupied by the President in the old Col- 
lege ^mldimg,— Telephone, Sept. 28, 1886. 



Mitchell, Moon and Davisson have joined In- 
dependent. — Telephone, Oct. 8, 1886. 



Starbuck and Kinzie are the latest additions 
to Independent. So far Independent has the call 
on the new students. — Telephone, Oct. 12, 1886. 



There is talk of a new literary society that 
will resemble Independent, only that the restric- 
tion clause against fraternities will be omitted. 
Both ladies and gentlemen to be eligible.* — Tele- 
phone, Oct. 22, 1886. 



Misses Fry and Davisson were elected members 
of Independent at its last meeting. The Society 
now numbers about thirty-five members — more 
than any other literary society. — Telephone, Nov. 
9, 1886.*^ 

The Independents have fitted up their hall in 
first-class style, the latest addition being a fine 
piano. — Student, Nov., 1886. 



♦Afterwards Union Literary Society. Men only, however, were eligible to mem- 
bership. 

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Athenian Society is up in arms because the In- 
dependent Society did feloniously^ seize, take, and 
carry away a large number of its best chairs, and 
place them in Independent hall. There has as 
yet been no bloodshed, however. 

Later. — The chairs have been returned, and 
Peace has returned to her old roosts. — (Sen. Ed.) 

Independent is conscience-stricken at having 
robbed a graveyard.— (Jun. Ed.) — Student, Nov., 
1886, ^ ^ 

J. R. Brill was elected a member of Independ- 
ent at their last meeting. Another Athenian gone 
wrong. — Telephone, Nov. 16, 1886. 



The first anniversary exercises of Independent 
Literary Society were held in the society hall last 
Saturday evening. The hall was crowded to its 
utmost capacity and the exercises were all of high 
order. The first oration, 'The Other Side,' was 
given by Miss Logan. She criticized the undue 
praise so often bestowed upon our newspapers and 
public schools without consideration. 'In politics 
the Prohibitionists occupy this position, and unless 
their views are embodied in the platform of other 
parties their mission is ended.' The next speaker 
was J. H. Shea, subject, 'Socialism.' He said: 
'Socialism is one of the evil tendencies of Ameri- 
(*an life. Prom sor^ialisra grows anarchism. 

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Henry George, the recent socialistic candidate for 
Mayor of New York City, a man of brilliancy and 
genius, is its most vigorous advocate. His Prog- 
ress and Poverty in the hands of working- 
men has created discord and discontent. "When 
more than 60,000 sovereign men deliberately cast 
their votes for this man, is there not need for 
alarm?' The last exercise was ^A Political Sur- 
"^^y/ by D. K. Goss. Mr. Goss has already made 
a record as a writer, and this production was no 
exception. In the course of his speech he said: 
'We want no more factions, but two parties that 
believe something on every essential question, with 
leaders honest enough and fearless enough to say 
what they believe, and strong enough to lift us out 
of this political mobbishness, out of this quagmire 
of lethargy and uncertainty, and give us a chance 
to cast a ballot that means yes or no on vital ques- 
tions of affairs. ' A feature of the evening was the 
excellent music furnished by Mr. Pauley, Mrs. 
Henley, Mrs. Allen, and Misses Turner and Lowe, 
under the direction of Prof. Naylor. Whether or 
not Independent has gained her object — literary 
and social culture — the exercises of the evening 
will attef^t—Telephone, Nov, 16, 1886. 



Miss Grimsley joined Independent at their last 
meeting. The new Society is proving all that is 
claimed for it.—Tplevho7ie, Dec. 7. 1886. 



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Athenian is dead. Peace to her ashes. — Student, 
Jan. 30, 1887. 



The following officers have been elected by In- 
dependent Society: D. K. Goss, President; E. E. 
Starbuck, Vice President; Miss Davisson, Secre- 
tary.— TeZep/ione, Feb. 15, 1887. 



The literary societies have disagreed as to who 
shall preside at the anniversary tonight, and the 
Philo, Athenian, and Union Societies will hold 
their exercises in the opera house, and Independ- 
ent at its own hall, both factions being refused the 
chapel unless they could unite. At the opera 
house the orchestra will be present. — Telephone, 
Feb. 22, 1887. 



Independent will divide her members into 
three divisions for literary work instead of two. 
She has thirty-five members. — Telephone, Mar. 8, 

1887. 



Independent elected officers last Saturday night 
with the following result: President, Miss Myrta 
Logan; Vice President, Miss Kate Shannon; Sec- 
retary, Miss Test— Telephone, Mar. 29, 1887. 



All the literary societies will join, as is the 
usual custom, in celebrating Washington's Birth- 

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day next Tuesday night in the college chapel. 
Everybody turn out and hear the eloquent flow of 
oratory. Hesperian will be represented by Josie 
Pittman; Philomathean, Jos. Strickland; Inde- 
pendent, Mr. Davisson : Athenian, Frank Axtell ; 
Union, U. J. QviMh.— Telephone, Feb. 18, 1887. 



The announcement was made in chapel last 
Tuesday morning that the work done in literary 
societies would secure full credit in the Depart- 
ment of Composition. This will greatly increase 
the membership in the societies, and will be an in- 
centive to better work. It is the duty of ever^^ 
student now to join some literary society. — Tele- 
phone, Sept. 30, 1887. 



For a year or two literary work at the Uni- 
versity has been somewhat neglected, and as a 
natural result some of the literary societies have 
been remiss in their duty. This year all the liter- 
ary societies open up with an enthusiasm that 
promises to restore them to their former excel- 
lence. ... 

Athenian* has not been an exception, and the 
low ebb of literary affairs bore her along with it. 
Her membership became greatly decreased, and 
her quality of work became much inferior to that 
which had so long distinguished her. 

♦Athenian's membership at this time was fifteen. Initiation fee, lower classmen, 
$2.00; Seniors, $1.00. 

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Like the Athenian, Philo* has much to amend 
for her past conduct. 

Hesper,f we regret to say, has not yet been 
revived by the literary boom. This should not be. 
Young ladies need training in literary work of 
this kind as well as young men. We would rejoice 
to see some active, energetic young ladies restore 
this society to its former glory. . . . 

As is well known to all the old students, the 
Union Literary Society was founded during the 
previous year by a number of energetic men, who 
wanted to do literary work. . . . 

Independent begins with an active membership 
of thirty-seven. The following is the list of new 
members: Misses Harbison and Breckenridge, 
Messrs. Hayworth, Brown, Haggerty, Freese, 
Stewart, Lindley, Groninger, Helvie, Wells, and 
StuU. Judging from the character of work al- 
ready done, the Independent will have a prosper- 
ous year. — Editorial, Student, Oct., 1887. 



The first college literary performance was 
given in the Old College chapel on Friday evening, 
October 14. The program was long, consisting of 
eleven productions, but was interesting in the ex- 
tTeme4—8tude7it, Nov., 1887. 

•Twenty members. Fees, $2.00 first year, and $1.00 each succeeding year. 
fHesperian was the girls' society. Athenian and Philomathean were for men only. 
^Messrs. Shea and Starbuck represented Independent. Shea spoke on 'Why I 
am a Democrat'; Starbuck, on 'Prohibition.* 

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The second anniversary of Independent Lit- 
erary Society will be celebrated next Saturday 
evening at their hall in the Prep. Building [Old 
College] . Following is the program : Essay, Miss 
Breekenridge ; Oration, E. M. Wells; Essay, Miss 
Eyan; Oration, E. E. Starbuck. — Telephone^ Nov. 
18, 1887. 

Independent initiated three new^ members last 
Saturday night — Griggs. Harding, CruU. — Tele- 
phone, Dec. 13, 1887. 



Athenian Society has received a new impetus. 
On the evening of December 9th a splendid meet- 
ing was held, and some fine essays and declama- 
tions were rendered. — Student, Dec, 1887. 



A. W. Moon is a member of Independent. — 
Telephone, Jan. 17, 1888. 



Meek is an Independent. — Telephone, Jan. 24, 
1888. 



The Special will begin at eight o'clock tonight. 
The following program will be given: Oration 
'Evil Effects of Immigration,' W. Robertson 
'Our Modem Land Reformer,' J. L. Mitchell 
Essay, 'The Progress of Woman,' Creed Myers 
Declamation, 'The Chariot Race' (from Ben 
Hur), Ella Ryan; Discussion, 'Which is Right 

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on the Surplus Tariff — Blaine or Cleveland?' 
Messrs. Moon and Moffett. — Telephone, Feb. 14, 

1888. 

The twenty-second of February will be cele- 
brated this year by the literary societies. Athe- 
nian, Union, Philo, and Independent will each have 
a representative. Willard Robertson of Athenian 
will preside. The subjects are all appropriate to 
the patriotic occasion. Mr. Ireland will speak on 
* Washington, ' Mr. French on 'The Principles of 
the Revolution,' Mr. Brill on 'Jefferson and Re- 
publicanism, ' Mr. Owen on ' Hamilton and Nation- 
ality. ' With this list of subjects and speakers a 
good entertainment may be expected. A com- 
mendable spirit of harmony exists among all the 
societies, and college circles will turn out to hear 
their representatives on this worthy occasion. 
Good music may be expected. — Telephone, Feb. 
21, 1888. _____ 

Independent Society, recognizing the fact that 
'music has power to soothe the barbarian,' has 
purchased a grand piano for use in the Society 
halL Although the Society was organized less than 
three years ago, it has the most numerous mem- 
bership of any society in the University. Its mem- 
bers are in earnest, and it expects to continue in 
its career of usefulness in Indiana University. — 
Telephone, Feb. 24, 1888. 

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LITERARY WORK* 

In tlie society halls good literary work is done. 
Philomathean started out this year with a deter- 
mination to do something, and she has admirably 
succeeded. She has now a good membership and 
is doing excellent work. 

ITnion and Athenian have been combined under 
the name of Union- Athenian. This union promises 
to bring about good results. The membership 
is very large, and it contains some of the best 
men in college. The union was made February 
24th and since then the meetings have been 
flattering. Philomathean and Union- Athenian 
will hold their annual contest this term. Quite a 
spirit of rivalry is manifested on the part of both 
societies, and they will do their best. Independ- 
ent is essentially different from all the other socie- 
ties. It is composed of non-fraternity students, 
both ladies and gentlemen. In almost every way 
Independent's work has been a success. She of- 
fers splendid advantages in literary training to 
those students that are not members of some fra- 
ternity. Independent has purchased a new piano 
this jQ^T, —Student, March, 1888. 



Independent has an excellent quartette com- 
posed of the following members: First tenor, 

* An article written by Howard L. Wilson in reply to Mr. R. F. Hight's ' Decline 
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Perigo ; 2nd tenor, Brill ; 1st bass, Remsburg ; 2nd 
bass, Starbuck. Also a whistling quartette com- 
posed as follows : Davisson, Groninger, Starbuck, 
and Harding. — Telephone, Mar. 6, 1888. 



Independent elected the following officers at 
the regular meeting on Saturday evening: Presi- 
dent, J. R. Brill ; Vice President, J. H. Hayworth ; 
Secretary, Miss Frances Otto. C. E. Remsburg 
was elected valedictorian, and Miss Kate Shannon, 
respondent.^ — Telephone, Mar. 27, 1888. 



The literary societies will offer a series of 
prizes next year, the only condition being that the 
contestants shall be members of one of the literary 
societies. The contests will be as follows: First, 
Declamation to be given the first term : 1st prize, 
$10.00; 2nd, $5.00; 3rd, $2.50. Second, Essay: 1st 
prize, $25.00; 2d, $10.00; 3d, $5.00. Third, Ora- 
tion: 1st prize, $40.00; 2d, $20.00; 3d, $10.00. 
It is hoped that this will have a good effect on the 
work in the literary societies. — Telephone, April 
3, 1888. 



On Saturday evening Independent will give a 
special program devoted to Indiana authors. Our 
faculty will be given due consideration. — Tele- 
phone, April 18, 1888. 

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The temperance program given by Independ- 
ent Society was very interesting. Short and ap- 
propriate speeches were made by Prof. Woodburn 
and several other members of the *Y' who were 
present. — Telephone, May 15, 1888. 



At the meeting on Saturday evening, Independ- 
ent elected the f ollo\\dng officers : President, J. H. 
Shea; Vice President, H. C. Kinsey; Secretary, 
Miss Breckenridge ; Treasurer, W. E. Lindley; 
chorister. C. E. Remsburg. — Telephone, May 15, 
1888. 



The following is the program of the Vale- 
dictory exercises of the literary societies, Friday, 
June 1st : Union- Athenian, Fred S. Monical, ' The 
Eailway Problem'; Response, J. F. Thornton; In- 
dependent, Charles E. Remsberg, 'Before'; Re- 
sponse, Miss Kate Shannon; Philomathean, Bert 
Fesler, 'A New Sectionalism'; Response, W. E. 
Golden. Music by Miss Florence McKee and Wall 
Faxdey.— Telephone, May 24, 1888. 



The members of Independent will tender a re- 
ception to the Independent members of the Senior 
class on Wednesday evening. Seven members of 
the Senior class are members of Independent, viz. : 
Misses Myrta Logan, Lotta Lowe, Kate Shannon, 

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Jennie T. Fry, Haidee Nuckols, and Messrs. W. 
L. Morrison and Ralph Jones. — Telephone, May 
29, 1888. 



The following names were presented for mem- 
bership and accepted at the meeting on Saturday 
evening: Misses Emma Brooks and Agnes Shea, 
Messrs. C. M. Carpenter, J. T. Perigo, W. M. 
Woods, W. T. Pinkerton, A. L. Foley and E. In- 
man. — Telephone, 1888. 



Independent has a membership of 35. — Tele- 
phone, Oct. 5, 1888. 



The following officers were elected at Inde- 
pendent last Saturday evening: President, C. E. 
Remsberg; Vice President, Bert Stewart; Secre- 
tary. Miss Agnes Shea. — Telephone, Oct. 12, 1888. 



The following program was given at Inde- 
pendent's anniversary on Saturday evening: Quar- 
tette, Messrs. Perigo, Remsberg, Trent and Star- 
buck. Paper, ^ Birds in the Night,' S. B. Hard- 
ing. Instrumental solo. Miss McMahon. Oration, 
W. E. Lindley, 'Sociability.' Solo, Miss Florence 
McKee. Paper, Miss Alice Test, * Nathan the 
Wise.' Oration, Eph Inman, 'Independent So- 
ciety.' After the literary program was given, a 

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short business meeting was held, during which the 
following persons were admitted to membership : 
Misses Eogers, Brown and Williamson, and Messrs. 
Chambers, Todd, Holtzman, Morris, Patton and 
Test. Prof, and Mrs. Boone, Prof, and Mrs. At- 
water. Prof, and Mrs. Swain, and Prof, and Mrs. 
Green were visitors, as well as many students and 
members of the Society. Two handsome, gilt- 
framed pictures of President and Mrs. Garfield 
were presented to the Society by J. C. Trent and 
J. H. ^he^i.— Telephone, Nov. 23, 1888. 



Independent elected the following officers at 
the last meeting: President, E. H. Griggs; Vice 
President, R. A. Trees; Secretary, Miss Mattie 
Wylie.— Telephone, Nov. 27, 1888. 



The declamation contest of last Thursday even- 
ing was the event of the term in college circles. 
It was the best and most entertaining contest that 
has been held for several years. Great enthusiasm 
had been excited among the members of the dif- 
ferent societies, each one confident in the success 
of his favorite, and the contest and the decisions 
were awaited with great expectancy. The societies 
represented were Union-Athenian, Philo and Inde- 
pendent. About 350 persons gave the contestants 
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to listen and to appreciate has not been assembled 
in the chapel. At 7 :40 the following program was 
initiated by the entrance of the contestants, who 
to this time had not been known by the audience 
Music, 0. Klopsch; 'Our Folks,' D. W. Foster 
'Death-Bed of Benedict Arnold,' U. H. Smith 
'Peaceable Secession,' W. H, Bloss; 'Regulus to 
the Carthaginians,' L. H. Kepler; Violin Solo, 0. 
Hopsch; 'The Land of Penn,' W. H. James; 
'Strewing Flowers on the Soldiers' Graves,' J. H. 
Ward; 'The Vagabond,' C. M. Hubbard; Comet 
Solo, J. M. Stewart; 'Pyramids not all Egyptian,' 
M. U. Johnson; 'Old Times and New,' L. Holtz- 
man; 'Brier Rose,' Miss Ella Ryan; Piano Solo. 
0. Klopsch; Decision of Judges. 

W. A. Musset, president of Philo, was the 
graceful presiding officer of the meeting. The 
Judges, Rev. S. R. Lyons, Miss Laura Hendricks, 
and Prof. A. B. Philputt, awarded the first prize, 
$10.00 in gold, to C. M. Hubbard of Jay County ; 
second prize, $5.00 in gold, to Miss Ella Ryan, of 
Bloomington ; the third prize, $2.50 in gold, to U. 
H. Smith, of Monroe County. Mr. Hubbard is a 
member of Philo Society and of the Phi Gamma 
Delta fraternity; Miss Ryan is a member of Inde- 
pendent society, the Barb organization ; Mr. Smith 
is a member of Philo and of the Phi Gamma Delta 
fraternity. The literary societies wish to express 
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Hoffman, Naylor and Campbell, the Faculty Com- 
mittee on Contests, who had charge of this contest 
and did much toward making it the success it was. 
Also, the patronage and presence of the faculty 
was a great inspiration and contributed largely to 
the satisfaction of the societies with the success of 
their eontest,— Telephone, Dec. 11, 1888. 



A very interesting special program was given 
at Independent last Saturday evening, devoted to 
the life, character, and writings of Ralph Waldo 
Emerson. Profs. Boone and Green were present 
and gave interesting talks. — Telephone^ Dec. 14, 
1888. ' 



Miss Ella Ryan was installed president of In- 
dependent last Saturday evening. — Telephone, Feb. 
12, 1889. 



Washington's Birthday will be celebrated by 
Independent and Union- Athenian the 22d by a 
public performance in the chapel. — Telephone, Feb. 
12, 1889. 



The declamation contest, open to the members 
of the various literars^ societies, occurred on Fri- 
day evening, Dec. 6. The following is the pro- 
gram : 

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Music — Violin Solo Miss Maud Lemon 

'The Battle of Waterloo' Byron 

Mr. Paul H. Grumman. 

'The Debating Society' E. J. Hall 

Mr. Charles Stoltz. 

' Herculaneum ' Atherstone 

W. T. Patten. 

Music — ^Vocal Duet 

Messrs. D. H. Maxwell and L. H, Reed. 
' The Famine ' Longfellow 

Miss A. L. Mosemiller. 
' Vashti ' Julia Dorr 

Miss Anna M. Demaree. 

Music — Vocal Solo Prof. D. H. Campbell 

The various productions called forth a delivery 
ranging from modest enunciation to dramatic ges- 
ticulation, but on the whole gave evidence of very 
good training. The first prize was awarded to 
Mr. Stoltz, the second to Miss Mosemiller, and the 
third to Miss Demaree. — Student, Dec, 1889. 



Independent Society now supports a weekly 
paper. Starbuck edited a recent number that 
showed considerable ability. Interesting articles 
on prohibition, high license, and local option were 
contributed. — Student ^ Mar., 1890. 



The work of this Society [Independent] com- 
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opening of college with an earnestness which 
promises unparalleled success. Regular pro- 
grams, supplemented by instrumental and vocal 
music, have been rendered from the beginning. 

Music has always been one of the principal fea- 
tures of this Society, and, if we may judge by the 
musical talent found among her present members, 
it will play a more important part in the work of 
the Society in the future than it has in the past. 

Quite a number of new students have joined 
the Society this year w^ho evince the same ear- 
nestness, common among the previous members, 
which makes literary work a success. 

The Society is always pleased to have visitors, 
and many new students have availed themselves of 
this opportunity, not only to learn something of 
the literary work of the University, but to become 
acquainted with each other. — Editorial, Student, 
Oct., 1891. 



The anniversary of Independent was celebrated 
Nov. 14. An excellent program was given, in 
which each class participated. Mr. J. W. Bray, 
post-graduate; Mr. C. L. Holtzman, Senior; Mr. 
J. M. Stewart, Sophomore, and Miss Jennie Mc- 
Dill, Freshman, were the class representatives. 

The musical features of the program consisted 
of ^America,' by the audience; ^ Speed Away,' by 
Messrs. Bray, Yoder, Gaertner and Ashby; 'Even- 

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ing Song to the Virgin,' by Misses Hamilton and 
Griggs; and an instrumental selection, 'Moonlight 
on the Hudson, ' by Miss Hamilton. After the ex- 
ercises a social served as a happy close to the en- 
tertainment. — Student, Nov. 9, 1891. 



On Hallowe'en night the Independent Literary 
Society let loose and, instead of the regular, pre- 
sented a very novel special program, consisting of 
originals and scenes from various plays, sublime 
and ridiculous, given by members in costume. It 
was an interesting diversion. — Student, Nov., 1891. 



The celebration of the literary societies last 
Monday evening in honor of Washington's Birth- 
day was not very well attended. Each of the lit- 
erary societies was represented. Kepner spoke for 
Century, Holloman for Independent, Miss Wilson 
for the Forum, and Miss Althouse for Philoma- 
thean. The productions were all of an appropri- 
ate nature. The law students attended in a body, 
and paid honor to the Forum representative, and 
the only lady law specialist in the West, by fre- 
quent and hearty applause. — Student, Feb., 1892. 



Independent Literary Society, composed of lady 
and gentlemen students who are not members 
of secret college orders, has opened its ninth year 
under promising conditions. From this Society 

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have gone out many of the strongest graduates of 
Indiana University, and it has been eminently suc- 
cessful in accomplishing its object, the literary and 
social culture of its members. Its present officers 
are: Walter M. Wood, President; James A. Gor- 
don, Vice President; Lola F. Hamilton, Chorister. 
The members now number twenty. Regular meet- 
ings are held at the hall, east room, first floor, Old 
College, every Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. 
All students and friends are cordiall}'^ invited to 
attend any and all meetings. — Student, Oct., 1892. 



Independent and Century Literary Societies 
have made an agreement whereby they exchange 
workers once every two weeks, one member from 
each Society giving a performance in the other. 
The plan tlius far has proved very satisfactory. 
—Student, Feb., 1893. 



The evening of March 16th, Independent Lit- 
erary Society gave a social in honor of Mr. 
Schaerger and Miss Ramsey, who will not be in col- 
lege this term. — Student, April, 1893. 



Independent Ijiterary Society gave a reception 
to new students, April 1. The hall was beautifully 
decorated with flowers, and excellent music was 
rendered. About forty guests were present. A 
fine social time was had, and elegant refreshments 
were served. — Studevt^ April, 1893. 

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LITERAET SOCIETY BANQUET 

One of the pleasant events of the year was the 
union banquet given June 7, by the Independent 
and Century Literary Societies. These non-fra- 
ternity Societies are the only literary societies of 
the University. 

Independent hall was pleasingly decorated with 
flowers. The guests began to arrive about 8 :00 p.m. 
. . . There were about one hundred six per- 
sons present. Besides the members of the societies, 
there were representatives from the faculty and 
each fraternity. 

About ten o'clock they marched into the chapel 
room, where refreshments were served, after which 
the foUo^^dng toasts were given, Dr. Boone acting 
as toastmaster : ' The Freshmen, ' by I. N. Warren 
of the Freshmen class ; ' Our Seniors, ' by Mary 
Cox of the Sophomore class; ^The Independent 
Man,' by Finley Geiger of the Junior class; ^The 
World in Miniature,' by W. F. Harding of the 
Senior class; 'Value of Literary Societies,' by 
Walter M. Wood of the Senior class ; ' The Eating 
House,' by Mrs. Boone; 'The Senior and the Fac- 
ulty,' by 0. D. Richardson, representative of the 
fraternities; 'After Burns — A Farewell to Inde- 
pendent,' by Prof. Griggs. Music was furnished 
by Misses Hamilton and IMount. — Student, June, 
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The program of Independent on last Saturday 
evening consisted of a series of biographical 
sketches of famous authors. This was a change 
from the regular form of program and was much 
appreciated by the audience. — World, Mar. 15, 
1894. 

The Independents gave a very pleasant enter- 
tainment in their hall Friday evening, a number 
of the members of the faculty being guests. There 
were speeches, songs, and recitations, and light re- 
freshments were served. — Telephone, April 3, 1894. 



The following persons have lately been added 
to the roll of Independent: Messrs. Juday, Wm. 
Smith, Hagler, Heironemous, Misses Benedict and 
WirAtedi.— Student, May 1, 1894. 



Independent has added the names of the fol- 
lowing new students to its rolls since the opening 
of school: Miss Alice Smith, Messrs. J. W. Keim 
and J. ^mith..— Telephone, Oct. 9, 1894. 



Independent elected the following officers Sat- 
urday evening : President, Mary Cox ; Vice Presi- 
dent, Mr. Redmond; Chorister, Miss Wasmuth. — 
Student, Oct., 1894. 

The Independent Society gave a Holmes pro- 
gram Saturday night. — Student, Nov. 6, 1894. 

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The celebration of the ninth anniversary of In- 
dependent Literary Society was an enjoyable oc- 
casion to the members and their many visitors. 
As was expected, the attendance was large, the 
seating capacity of the hall being taxed to its 
limits. The literary exercises of the evening, 
which were but a part of the program, — a large 
part being taken up in social chat — were brief and 
interesting. The program was as follows: Piano 
Solo, Elizabeth Wasmuth; Story, E. C. Crampton; 
Solo, Charles Chambers; Declamation, Letitia 
Dickson; Piano Solo, Minnie Ridenour; Poem, 
Edith B. Wright ; Piano Solo, Otto Klopsch ; Ora- 
tion, S. K. Ganiard; Song by the Quartette. Some 
of the ablest members of the society were included 
among the performers, but their work was not, as 
the occasion warranted, superior to that ordinarily 
done by them at the regular meeting, excepting, 
perhaps, the music. The ^ Story' was not a story, 
but a narrative admirable for its rich rhythmical 
flow, but somewhat lacking in point and lucidness. 
The declamation was rendered in a full and ten- 
der tone, the effect of which was impaired by the 
lack of variation. The poem contained good sen- 
timent, but was mechanical in its structure and 
made to appear more so by the low drawl of the 
reader's voice. The oration appeared to be forced 
for the occasion. Its style was sophomorical, and 
the orator's erestures were ill chosen. These de- 



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fects were compensated for, however, by the 
speaker's clear enunciation and impressive bear- 
ing. The music was all of high order. Mr. 
Klopsch's solo was considered superior to anything 
heard in the hall by present members. — Student, 
Nov. 20, 1894. 

The Century Literary Society will render its 
anniversary program next Saturday evening. In- 
dependent Society mil not convene for the regular 
work, but will attend the Century meeting in a 
hodiy,— Student, Dec. 13, 1894. 



Independent has recently added the names of 
Messrs. W. A. Hamilton, A. C. McGregor, and 
Miss Fannie Reed. — Student, Jan. 29, 1895. 



The following program will be given in Inde- 
pendent Hall, Saturday evening, Feb. 9th : Music, 
Elizabeth Wasmuth; Story, Mary Cox; Recitation, 
0. E. Hagler; Paper, E. P. Dodd; Declamation, 
Flora Spencer; Reading, Mr. Orme; Declamation, 
Mr. Stokesberry; Oration, Mr. Rector; Paper, C. 
Juday; Declamation, E. C. Crampton; Music, Miss 
Wasmuth. Debate : Affirmative, Wm. Smith, J. A. 
Shafer; Negative, J. A. Smith, A. B. Price. — Stu- 
dent, Feb. 5, 1895. 

Independent Literary Society will give a so- 
cial Wednesday evening. — Student, Nov. 26, 1895. 

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The Independent Literary Society lias added 
the following persons to its membership : Mr. 
Hamilton, and Misses Youse, Foy, Freeman, Cass, 
McNab, and Bowers. — Student, Feb. 4, 1895. 



Miss Powell of Lima is a new Independent. — 
Student, Oct. 28, 1896. 



The Independent boys and a few friends have 
been invited to hold converse with spirits in Inde- 
pendent hall on Hallowe'en. Mrs. Knipp and 
Mrs. Warren are announced as mediums. — Student, 
Oct., 1896. 



Independent has been amending her constitu- 
tion. The old order of program has been replaced 
by a new one which bids fair to greatly elevate the 
standard of literary work. A system of general 
balloting has also been substituted for the former 
membership committee. — Student, Oct. 28, 1896. 



Independent Literary Society celebrated her 
eleventh anniversary Saturday evening. The So- 
ciety was founded Nov. 14, 1885, and has passed 
eleven years of usefulness and success. Represen- 
tatives of various organizations and several mem- 
bers of the faculty were present. The program 
consisted of : Piano Solo, Miss Hamilton ; History 
of Independent, Miss Porch; Declamation, Miss 

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Robinson; Story, W. D. Dodcl; Piano Solo, Miss 
Hamilton; Society Prophecy, Mr. Stokesberry; 
Duet, Misses Wasmuth and Powell. — Student, Nov. 
25, 1896. 

Independent entertained at a Senior social Satur- 
day evening. — Student, June 5, 1897. 



Messrs. Wright and Harrold, and Miss Ethel 
Strong are the latest Independents. — Student, Oct. 
23, 1897. 

Independent Literary Society will present a 
special program at their hall next Saturday even- 
ing at 7:45 o'clock. The occasion is the twelfth 
anniversary of the founding of the Society. — 
Student, Nov. 10, 1897. 



Last Saturday night the Century and Inde- 
pendent Literary Societies held a joint debate in 
the Century hall at the Old College building. The 
result was a victory for the Century team. The 
question debated was, 'Resolved, that the minority 
system of representation be adopted in choosing 
national, state, and municipal legislative bodies.' 

The affirmative was presented by Messrs. Bald- 
win, Waldschmidt, and Haggerty for the Inde- 
pendent Society; the negative by Messrs. Raber, 
Wasmuth, and Lewis for the Century Club. Pro- 
fessor Griffith presided. The .judges were Drs. 

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Weatherly and Fetter and Hon. J. B. Wilson. — 
Student. Mar. 2, 1898. 



The Independent Literary Society will hold open 
meeting in their new hall on South College Avenue 
Saturday ni^U,— Student, Sept. 29, 1898. 



Independent elected the following officers for 
the ensuing term: President, E. C. Crampton; 
Vice President, Ross Lockridge; Secretary, Miss 
Margaret Wood; Treasurer, H. L. Hall; Chorister, 
Miss Elsie Shockley; Critic, W. H. Stout.— 
Student, Nov. 28, 1898. 



Clayton R. Wise is a new member of Independ- 
ent Literary Society. — Student, Mar. 12, 1903. 



Independent has made arrangements to picnic 
on Bean Blossom tomorrow. All who like to fish 
should go prepared for a big catch. — Student, 
May 22, 1903. 



Independent elected officers last night. J. H. 
White was re-elected President, Will A. Banta was 
elected Vice President, Miss Lena Stiles, Secretary, 
and 0. B. Sperlin, GvitiQ,— Student, May, 1903. 



Independent Literary Society entertained about 
fifteen guests Saturday evening in their new rooms 

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on North Walnut street. Most of the evening was 
given Tip to social features and the program was 
accordingl}^ shortened. President Bobbitt in a 
brief inaugural address told of the Society and its 
present doings and intentions. C. W. Claw^son read 
an original story, and L. H. Dirks told a well- 
tu.rned anecdote. The musical numbers were es- 
pecially good, consisting of a piano solo by Miss 
Stoneking, a song by Chester Harmeson and a cor- 
net solo by Mr. TLiYL.— Student, Oct., 1904. 



GOSS MEMORIAL 

Independent Literary Society held a special 
meeting Saturday evening in memory of David K. 
Goss, who died in Germany a short time since. Mr. 
Goss was one of the founders of Independent nine- 
teen years ago. His brilliant public life, and the 
esteem in which he was held by men whose esteem 
is valuable, made his death an event worthy of 
more than passing notice in its sad significance. 

The program rendered was as follows : 

Piano Solo Miss Sims 

Reading from Scriptures President Bobbitt 

Address Dr. Bryan 

Vocal Solo— 'Rock of Ages' ,Miss Teal 

Address Dr. Aley 

Quartette— ^ Still Still With Thee' 

Messrs. Hill, Harmeson, Teter, and Baker 

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President Bryan spoke with high praise of the 
many public services rendered by Mr. Goss, and 
mth deep feeling of his tragic death. He praised 
the aggressive, practical spirit of the man. Mr. 
Goss used to say that the right idea is to get the 
maximum result from the minimum outlay. 
^America/ he said, 4s a land of waste.' He was 
a fighter and an uncompromising critic. He made 
enemies by these characteristics, but he was always 
on the side of essential righteousness, and the slan- 
der that was raised against him died away in the 
face of investigation. His power as a public speaker 
was tremendous; his combinations of sentences 
were thunderbolts. President Bryan's talk was 
singularly free from conventional phrase of eulogy 
and mourning; he spoke naturally and simply of 
a man whom he had intimately known and for 
whose loss he sincerely grieved. 

Dr. Aley was associated with Mr. Goss in his 
college days, and as a charter member of Independ- 
ent. He recalled the enterprising public spirit of 
Mr. Goss as a student. ' If a meeting of the faculty 
closed at two o'clock,' he said, ^you could see 
Goss at two-thirty and find out what had hap- 
pened at the meeting. If any political faction 
wanted to find out what another one had done at 
a caucus the night before, Goss was the man to 
see. I never could quite understand how he did it, 
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what man to approach for what he wanted to know. 
He probably knew more of the citizens of Bloom- 
ington than any man in college.' 

Mr. Gross, Dr. Aley went on to say, was always 
among the foremost in any reform in his line of 
work. The school building at Lebanon, Indiana, 
is one of the very earliest modern school buildings 
in the state, and is a monument of a movement 
set on foot by Mr. Goss when he w^as superintend- 
ent of schools there. 

Dr. Aley recalled some powerful speeches made 
by Mr. Goss as a student. One, an effort to se- 
cure recognition for Independent in the State 
Oratorical Association, was a brilliant example of 
extemporaneous speaking ; another, which won first, 
without dissenting opinion, in a public contest was 
a no less brilliant example of more studied ora- 
tory.— S'^ifc^eni^, Oct. 17, 1904. 



Independent entertained more than a hundred 
invited guests at their hall on North Walnut street 
Saturday night. 

The principal event of the evening was the 
short farce entitled ^ Don't Judge by Appearances.' 
The play was something of the nature of a try-out, 
not one of the persons in the cast ever having ap- 
peared on the stage before. The play succeeded 
beyond all expectations, Miss Wilson and Mr. Claw- 

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son especially displaying distinct dramatic talent, 
and not one of the others doing his role badly. 

For the past three j^ears Independent has given 
a good deal of attention to the drama, presenting 
at least one play a term to an invited audience. 
According to President Bobbitt, the society suf- 
fered a severe loss, dramatically, when White, 
Wood, Beals, and Livengood left college last year. 
But from the work of the novices Saturday night, 
it was the common opinion that their places would 
be filled in time. 

After the regular program, the hall was cleared 
of chairs and a general good time was had, cul- 
minating in a grand march. — Student, Dec. 3, 1904. 



Independent held an informal reception yester- 
day afternoon at four o'clock in honor of Senator 
Ganiard and wife, who have been visiting here 
for a few days. The Senator has just proved 
himself a good friend to the University by his ac- 
tion when the appropriation bill was about to be 
killed in the Senate. Mr. and Mrs. Ganiard were 
both Indiana students, class 1897, and were both 
members of Independent. Mr. Ganiard told some 
interesting reminiscences of his college days. His 
i^marks were lit up by unexpected flashes of 
humor and made impressive by growing feeling. 

Mrs. Ganiard found her chief interest in speak- 
ing of the matrimonial tendency at Indiana in 

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1897. Six couples from Independent alone were 
married soon after the commencement of that year. 
These six conples now scattered over the state 
keep up a ^circular letter' correspondence. Mr. 
and Mrs. Ramsey of this city are included in this 
circle. 

Dr. Aley and wife, Prof. Davisson, Dr. Foley 
and wife, and several other alumni of Mr. 
Ganiard's time were present. — Student, April, 
1905. 



The Independent Literary Society of Indiana 
University closed a three-day celebration this morn- 
ing, which marked the twentieth anniversary of its 
organization. In November, 1885, David K. Goss, 
who afterward was superintendent of the schools 
of Indianapolis, and E. B. Stewart, now a prom- 
inent pastor of Chicago, and about twenty others 
organized the Independent society, and it at once 
took rank as a strong opponent and competitor of 
the Greek Letter organizations. It has numbered 
among its membership many men and women who 
are prominent in the social, political and profes- 
sional lives of the State. 

A large number of the alumni of the organi- 
zation were present, among whom are the follow- 
ing: The Rev. E. B. Stewart, Chicago; Prof, E. 
D. Starbuck, Earlham College; Dr. W. D. Milroy, 
Logansport; Prof. Allen Brenner. Warsaw; Earl 

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Brooks, Indianapolis; Prof. Kate i\Ieek, Elwood; 
Orren Hormell, Crawf ordsville ; Opal Harrell, Win- 
chester; Miss Mabel Freeman, Osgood; Claude 
Board, Morgantown, and Lloyd Hickson, Whites- 
town. — Indianapolis Neivs, Nov. 20, 1905. 



The spiking season has been just as productive 
for the so-called 'Barb' frats and sororities as for 
the Greeks. Independent: Miss Lillian Mueller, 
Indianapolis; Garl Bonewitz, Huntington; Fred 
W. Frechling, Shelb;v^ille ; Kenneth C. Hays, 
Montpelier; Lawrence Goodin, Montpelier; Ed- 
ward Holland, North Vernon; Otto W. Grisier, 
Columbia City, and Claude Kitch, Huntington. 
—Student, Sept. 27, 1906. 



The Delphians will give an entertainment for 
the Independents at their house on East Sixth 
street this evening. — Student, Nov. 24, 1906. 



Independents will present the play, 'Three 
Hats,' tomorrow evening at eight o'clock in their 
hall on North Walnut street. Many visitors have 
been invited. — Student, Nov. 29, 1906. 



Independent entertained its faculty members 
at the regular meeting Saturday night. Among 
the guests were Dr. S. C. Davisson, Dr. Harding, 
Dr. and ]\Irs. Ramsey, Prof. Harris, Prof. Teter, 

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Mr. and Mrs. Von Behren, Miss Lola Smith, Miss 
Estella Whitted, and Miss Lula Philips. Dr. Aley, 
Dr. Foley, and Prof. Lockridge were unavoidably 
absent. The program was entirely in charge of 
the faculty members. Each gave a short talk on 
the early life of Independent and on the conditions 
which existed at Indiana at that time. The meet- 
ing was very interesting. At the close of the pro- 
gram, refreshments were served. — Student, Feb. 
11, 1907. 



Independents presented a three-act college com- 
edy, 'The Toastmaster, ' before about two hundred 
guests Saturday night in their hall on north Wal- 
nut street. The play was interesting from start to 
finish, keeping the audience, most of the time, in an 
uproar of laughter. The stars of the evening were 
Ralph V. SoUitt, '10; Garl Bonewitz, '10, and 
Robert C. Holland, 11. 

The Independents have been in the custom of 
giving a play each term for the past few years. 
'The Toastmaster' is considered one of their best, 
productions. 

Three musical numbers were given, one of which 
was a male quartette, consisting of J. D. Bobbitt, 
S. D. Heckaman, C. E. Kitch, and E. J. Daniel. 
The male quartette received hearty applause, after 
giving a catchy little song, a selection from Riley's 
ipoetry.—Stiident, Dec. 7, 1907. 

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InHepenHent (Smblemis 

Colors: Apple Green and White 
Flower: The Daisy 



Register of Members 



The following membership roll was made up from 
the treasurer's book. Occasional references in the 
*^Side Lights'' seem to indicate that the list of 
names is not quite complete, but for lack of more 
reliable information the treasurer's registrations 
had to be accepted as final. 

In addition to the treasurer's roster of active 
members, there appear in an old Arbutus the names 
of the following honorary members : John Wesley 
Carr, '85, now Superintendent of Schools, Dayton, 
Ohio ; Luther Calvin Frame, '81, deceased ; Rufus 
Lot Green, '85, Professor of Mathematics, Leland 
Stanford University; James Zwingle McCaughan, 
Principal of the Kokomo (Ind.) High School; 
David Chambers Stewart, '84, Clergyman, Pater- 
son, N. J. ; Thomas Beatie Stewart, '80, deceased ; 
Joseph Swain, '83, President of Swarthmore Col- 
lege; Joseph Woods Wylie, Attorney, Bakersfield, 
CaL 

The period of a member's active affiliation with 
the Society is indicated by the dates to the right of 
his name. These, too, were made up from the treas- 
urer 's reports, partially verified by the few extant 
records of former secretaries. 

Names in capital letters are those of charter 

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The addresses given were mainly obtained either 
b}'' direct correspondence or through the University 
records. In many instances, however, a member 
could not be located at all. The best that could 
be done in these cases was to leave the space blank 
or give a former address ; when the latter method 
was followed it is indicated by an interrogation 
point. 

Ahl, Ohables, ('87, '89, '90, '91). Moweaqua, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Hist.). Teacher, 
1892-94 ; Bookkeeper and Purchasing Agent of Mowea- 
qua Coal Mining and Manufacturing Co., Moweaqua, 
111., 1894-1904 ; Superintendent of same, from 1904. 

Ahl, Thomas Ireland, ('94, '95, '96). Moweaqua, 111. 

ALEY, Robert Judson, ('85, '86, '87). 215 Forest Place, 
Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888; A.M., 1890; Ph.D., 
University of Pennsylvania, 1897. Graduate Student, 
University of Pennsylvania ( Fellow ) , 1896-97 ; Princi- 
pal of High School, Spencer, Ind., 1882-85 and 1886-87 ; 
Instructor in Mathematics, Indiana University, 1887-88 ; 
Professor of Mathematics, Vincennes University, 1888- 
91 ; Professor of Applied Mathematics, Indiana Uni- 
versity, 1891-93 ; Acting Assistant Professor of Mathe- 
matics, Leland Stanford Junior University, 1894-95 ; 
Professor of Mathematics, Indiana University, from 
1893. Author: *The New Elementary Arithmetic. Re- 
vision' (with O. L. Kelso), 1903; 'The New Advanced 
Arithmetic. Revision' (with O. L. Kelso), 1903; 'The 
Essentials of Algebra' (with D. A. Rothrock), 1904; 
Several hundred articles on Educational and Math- 

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ematical Subjects in ^Inland Educator/ 'Educator-Jour- 
nal/ ^Proceedings Indiana Academy of Science,' etc. 
Editor of 'Educator-Journal' from 1903. Democratic 
Candidate for State Superintendent of Public Insftruc- 
tion, 1906. Lecturer. 

Allen, Vernal Victor, ('06). Greentown, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Jerome, Ind., from 1906. 

Allerdice, Esther May (Mrs. William P. Harding), ('91, 
'92). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Math.). Died 
March 12, 1902, at Indianapolis, Ind. 

Allison, Anna, ('88, '89). 

AsHBY, J. W., ('90). Logansport, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Arcadia, Ind., 1892-95. 
Teacher in High School, Logansport, Ind., 1895 — • — . 

Atwater, Munson Darwin, ('89). The Delano, Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Lat.). Graduate 
Student, Yale, 1897-99. Teacher of Latin and Chem- 
istry, High School, Youngstown, Ohio, 1894-97 ; Lab- 
oratory Assistant, Sheffield Scientific School, 1897-99 ; 
Employee of American Telephone Co., New York City, 
1900-03; Manager of Central Union Telephone Co., 
Indianapolis, Ind., 1903-05 ; Special Agent and District 
Superintendent of Central Union Telephone Co., Indi- 
anapolis District, from 1905. 

Baker, Katherine Gladys, ('05, '06, '07). Winchester, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Lat.). Teacher of 
Latin, High School, Bedford, Ind., from 1907. 

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Baker, Lon Sharpless, ('04, '05). 382 Sheffield Ave., 
Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Hist.). Employee 
of Bell Telephone Co., from 1906. 

Baker, Ned Louis, ('06, '07). Garrett, Ind. 

Baldwin, Clarets^ce Arthur, ('93, '94, '96, '97). Wind- 
fall, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Chem.) ; M.D., 
Homeopathic Medical College of Missouri, St. Louis, 
1899. Physician, Windfall, Ind., 1902-04; Physician, 
Peru, Ind., from 1904. 

Baldwin, Verne Emerson, ('96, '97, '98, '99). Green- 
town, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1899 (Hist.) ; M.D., Her- 
ing Medical College, Chicago, 1904. Superintendent of 
Schools, New London, Ind., 1899-1901 ; Practicing 
Physician, Greentown, Ind., from 1904. 

Ballard, Everett Guy, ('93). 201 Fifth Ave., Chicago, 
111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Hist.)- Lawyer, 
Chicago, 111., 1904. 

Banta, William A., ('02, '03). 
Died, October 16, 1903. 

Barnard, W. W., ('95, '96). 

Barr, Dora Ettalee, ('02, '03, '05, '06, '07). Edwards- 
port, Ind. 

Teacher in Vincennes Schools, 1903-04 ; Teacher in 
Edwardsport Schools, 1904-06; Teacher of English, 
High School, Edwardsport, Ind., from 1907. 

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Barrett, Evaleen (Mrs. Charles U. Pratz), ('95, '96). 
BloomingtoD, 111. 

Married to Charles U. Pratz, 1896. 

Batchelor, Belle, ('05, '06). Vernon, Ind. 

Batchelor, George Hume, ('88, '89, '90). 2537 Broad- 
way, Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Econ.) ; A.M., Col- 
umbia University, 1894. Lawyer, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Batchelor, James Otterbein, ('99, '00, '01, '02). Union 
City, Ind. 

Superintendent of Schools, Farmland, Ind., 1901-03 ; 
American Teacher in Philippines, 1903-04 ; Superin- 
tendent of Schools of Farmland, Ind., 1904-06; Prin- 
cipal of Fort Wayne (Ind.) High School, 1906-07; 
Principal of High School, Union City, Ind., 1907. 
Member of American Historical Association. 

Batchelor, Virginia, ('98, '99). Ann Arbor, Mich. 

Beals, Roscoe Garfield, ('04, '05). Decatur, 111. 

A.B., Earlham College, 1907 (Eng.). Superintendent 
of Schools, Atlanta, Ind., 1904-05; Principal of High 
School, Sheridan, Ind., 1905-06 ; Superintendent of 
Schools, Sheridan, Ind., 1906-07; Head of Department 
of English, High School, Decatur, 111., from 1907. 

Beckwith, Alice Margaret, ('00). Bloomington, 111. 

Beeker, Ruby Mildred, ('07). Battle Ground, Ind. 

Belts, Claude, ('95, '96). Urbana, 111. 

Teacher, Butler, Ind., ; Superintendent of 

Schools, Churubusco, Ind., 1900-04 ; Principal of High 
School, Lewiston, Ind., 1904-06 ; Student, University of 
Illinois, from 1906. 

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Benedict, Lauba, (*93, '94). Indianapolis, Ind. 

Bennett, Laura B. (Mrs. William H. Stokes), ('87, '89). 
9 Vaught Ave., Freehold, N. J. 

Student, Butler College, 1888, 1896; Student, Chi- 
cago University, 1895. Teacher in Kokomo Schools, 
1889-96 ; Married to William H. Stokes, 1896. Member 
of Arts and Crafts Club, Freehold, N. J. ; Member of 
Daughters of American Revolution. 

Bettcheb, Eael McCauley, ('93, '94). South Bend, Ind. 
LL.B., Indiana University, 1897. Acting Superin- 
tendent Free Delivery, P. O., South Bend, Ind., 1904. 

Biddle, Daniel W., ('93, '94). Remington (?), Ind. 

Board, Claude Franklin, ('04, '05, '06). Lebanon, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Morgantown, Ind., 1905- 

06; Principal of High School, Oxford, Ind., 1906-07; 

Student, University of Colorado, Bowlder, Col., 1907-08. 

Bobbitt, Arthur Garfield, ('01, '04, '05, '06). 507 S. 
Third St., Elkhart, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Hist.). Assistant 
in History, Indiana University, 1905-06 ; Head of De- 
partment of History, High School, Elkhart, Ind., from 
1906. 

Bobbitt, James Douglas, ('05, '06, '07). Eckerty, Ind. 

BoDENHAMER, Maude, ('01, '02, '03, '04, '05). Blooming- 
ton, Ind. 

Teacher in Public Schools, Bloomington, Ind., 1901- 
06 ; Student in Cumnock School of Oratory, Northwest- 
ern University, from 1906. 

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BOLLMAN, Charles Harvey, ('85, '86). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (ZooL). Died July 
13, 1889, at Waycross, Ga. Author: 'Notes on North 
American Julidae,' in Ann. New York Acad. Sci. for 
1887 ; 'Notes on a Collection of Myriapoda from Cuba,' 
in Proc. U. S. Nat. Mus. for 1888 ; 'The Myriapoda of 
North America,' in Bull. U. S. Nat. Mus. No. 46, Wash- 
ington, 1893, etc. 

BoNEWiTZ, Garl Grover, ('06, '07). Huntington, Ind. 

Book, William Frederick, ('97, '98, '99, '00). Missoula, 
Mont. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Phil.) ; Ph.D., Clark 

University, . Professor of Education, University of 

Montana. 

BoTTORFF, Oscar Bert, ('01, '02, '03). St. Louis, Mo. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Eng.). Principal of 
High School, Flora, Ind., 1903-04; Principal of High 
School, Seymour, Ind., 1904-06; Teacher of English, 
Central High School, St. Louis, Mo., from 1906. 

BOWEN, TiLLiE Margaret, ('04, '06, '07). Oaktown, Ind. 
Teacher in Grades, Oaktown Schools, 1905-07. 

Bowers, Cora (Mrs. Alfred G. McGregor), ('95, '96, '97). 
461 Clifton Ave., Lexington, Ky. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1897. 

Brandon, Rodney H., ('96, '97, '98, '99, '00). Anderson, 
Ind. 

Clerk and Traveling Auditor of American Telephone 
and Telegraph Co., 1900-02; Writer for 'The Youth's 
Companion,' 1902-03; on Staff of 'Anderson (Ind.) 
Herald,' 1903-05; Partner in Anderson (Ind.) Coal 

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Co., 1905-07; Insurance Underwriter (Central Life In- 
surance Co.), from 1906. Author of Songs, *No Fiery 
Furnace for Me' and *When Noah Picked the Nigger 
for the Ark.' 

Bray, Jeremiah Wesley, C89, '90, '91, '92). Nora, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Phil.) ; A.M., In- 
diana University, 1892. Graduate Student, University 
of Chicago (Scholar, 1893-95; Fellow, 1895-96), 1893- 
96. Principal of High School, Plymouth, Ind., 1892- 
93; Principal of High School, Freeport, 111., 1896-97; 
Professor of English, Stetson University, De Land, 
Fla., 1897-98; Professor of Philosophy, Southwestern 
Baptist University, Tenn., 1901-02; Farmer near Nora, 
Ind., from 1902. Author of 'A History of English 
Critical Terms,' and 'Dramatized Themes;' Orator at 
Fifth Anniversary of Independent, subject : *Anglo- 
Saxon Brotherhood.' 

Breckenridge, Mary (Mrs. Wm. E. Lindley), ('87, '88, 
'89, '90). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Gr.). 

Breckenridge, Nettie (Mrs. Albert F. Stewart), ('90, 
'91). 1043 E. Broadway, Monmouth, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Hist.). Married to 
Albert F. Stewart, 1894. 

Brenner, Allen Lewis, ('01, '02, '03, '04, '05). South 
Bend, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Ohem.). Teacher 
of Science, High School, Warsaw, Ind., 1905-06; Em- 
ployee of Oliver Plough Co., South Bend, Ind., from 
1906. 

Brenner, Bertha Anna, ('07). West Lebanon, Ind. 

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Brill, John Robert, ('86, '87). 606 Washington Ave., 
Evansville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889; LL.B., Indiana Uni- 
versity, 1891. 

Brooks, Charles, ('02, '03). Durham, N. H. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Bot.) ; A.M., Mis- 
souri University, 1905. Assistant Professor of Botany, 
New Hampshire State School of Agriculture and Me- 
chanics, 1905-06 ; Associate Professor of Botany, ibid., 
from 1906. 

Brooks, Earl, ('03, '04). Noblesville, Ind. 

D.D.S., Indiana Dental College, Indianapolis, Ind., 
1907. Dentist, Noblesville, Ind., from 1907. 

Brooks, Elwood Edwin, ('06, '07). Salem, Indiana. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Chem.). Gradu- 
ate Student, Indiana University, 1907-08. 

Brooks, Samuel H., ('04, '05). Salem, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905, (Phys.). Farmer, 
near Salem, Ind., from 1905. 

Brown, Albert J., ('87, '89, '90). Wilmington, Ohio. 

A.B., Leland Stanford University, 1891 (Hist.). 

Teacher, Irvington (Ind.) High School for some years; 

then Pastor in the Friends' (Quaker) Church. Now 

President of Wilmington College, Wilmington, O. 

Brown, Caroline (Mrs. Samuel Bannister Harding), 
('90). 923 Atwater Ave., Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Hist.). Author: 
*Greek Gods, Heroes and Men' (collaborated with hus- 
band), 1897; 'The City of the Seven Hills' (with 
same), 1898. 

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Brown, Laura R., ('88, '89). 

Brown, Martha Elizabeth, ('93, '94, '95, '96). Day- 
tona, Fla. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Eng.). Student 
of Literature, British Isles, Summer of 1898. Teacher 
of English, High School, Greenfield, Ind., 1896-99; 
Principal of High School, Daytona, Fla., from 1900. 

Bunting, Ada, ('01). Wheatland (?), Ind. 

BuRDETTE, Lulu May (Mrs. Corr), ('97, '98, '99, '00, 
'01). Pendleton, Ind. 

Burns, Zora, ('04, '05, '06, '07). Bloomington, Ind. 

Campbell, Wallace Bruce, ('85, '86). Anderson, Ind. 

B.S., Indiana University, 1886. Principal of High 
School, Paxton, 111., 1886-87; Attorney, Paxton, 111., 
1887-89; Editor (with H. A. Stevens) of * Auburn 
(Ind.) Dispatch,' 1889-95; Proprietor and Editor of 
same, 1895-96 ; Owner and Editor of Anderson *Daily 
and Weekly Herald,' 1896-1901; Promoter and Con- 
tractor, Anderson, Ind., from 1901. Member of Re- 
publican Editorial Association, etc., etc. 

Carithers, William M., ('01, '02). Forest Home, Red- 
lands, Gal. 

Teacher at Princeton, Ind., 1902-04 ; Physical and 
Boys' Work Director, Redlands Y. M. C^ A., Redlands, 
Gal., from 1904. 

Garter, Garl J., ('02). Edinburg(?), Ind. 

Garter, Ralph, ('02). Davenport, Iowa. 

A.B., Franklin Gollege, 1906 (Math.). Teacher of 
Mathematics, Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, 

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Ind., 1906-07; Teacher of Mathematics, High School, 
Davenport, Iowa, 1907-08. 

Cass, Alice, ('95, '96). Ligonier(?), Ind. 

Chambers, Charles, ('88, '89, '90, '94, '95). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Phil.) ; A.M., 1895. 
Formerly Teacher of Science, High School, Newcastle, 
Ind. 

Chambers, John Kisling, ('01, '02). Williamsport, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Phil.). Assistant 
Cashier of Williamsport State Bank, Williamsport, 
Ind., from 1904. 

Chappelle, Anna (Mrs. Jeremiah Wesley Bray), ('91). 
Nora, Ind. 

Clark, Charles Patton, ('98, '99, '00). 386 E. Ontario 
St., Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Chem.) ; M.D., 
Rush Medical College, Chicago, 1904. Interne, St. 
Luke's Hospital, Chicago, from 1905. 

Clark, Thomas Curtis, ('98, '99, '00). 2921 Franklin 
Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1899 (Lat.). Musical 
Composer, St. Louis, Mo. 

Clawson, Clarence James, ('03, '05, '06). Converse, 
Ind. 

Principal of Schools, Wheeling, Ind., 1903-04; 
Teacher in Grades, Gaston, Ind., 1904-05; Principal of 
Schools, Bethel, Ind., 1906-07; Weigher in Mail Serv- 
ice (Converse-Muncie Division of C. I. & E.), from 
1907. 

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Clawson, Claude Leigh, ('01, '02). Milford, Ind. 

Principal of High School, New Burlington, Ind., 
1902-03; Principal of High School, Cowan, Ind., 1903- 
06 ; Superintendent of Schools, Milford, Ind., from 
1906. 

Clawson, Clayton Wtllard, ('02, '03, '04, '05, '06). 
Muncie, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Eng.). Assistant in 
English, Indiana University, 1904-06 ; Teacher of Eng- 
lish, High School, Veedersburg, Ind., 1906-07. Head of 
Department of English, High School, Muncie, Ind., 
1907-08. Author of Songs, *If You'll Be True,' *Uncle 
Sam,' *Please Turn Me Loose, Good Theodore,' and 
*I've Yearned for You.' 

Clawson, Oelisttjs Thompson, ('07). Gaston, Ind. 

Clewell, Lillian (Mrs. Hence I. Orme), ('95, '96). R. 
F. D. No. 17, Greenwood, Ind. 

Conrad, William Chester, ('05, '06). Clark's Hill, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Econ.). Principal 
of High School, Gladden's Corner, Ind., 1906-07. 

CooLEY, Fkederick Allen, ('89, '90, '91). 750 Cameron 
St., East Oakland, Cal. 

A.B., Leland Stanford Jr., University. Formerly 
Teacher at Tucson, Arizona. 

CoPELAND, Charles H., ('93, '94, '95, '96). Fairmount (?), 
Ind. 

A.B.. Indiana University, 1896 (Bot.) ; A.M., Indi- 
ana University, 1897. Superintendent of Schools, Fair- 
mount, Ind., 1904. 

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COUGHLIN, Paul, ('97, '9o). 707 E. Seventh St., Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Chem.) : A.M., In- 
diana University, 1901. Principal of High School, Ben 
Davis, Ind., 1904-05 ; Teacher in High School, Broad 
Ripple, Ind., from 1906. 

Cox, Jennie (Mrs. Lovell L. Horton), ('93, '94). R. F. 
D. No. 33, Elwood, Ind. 

Cox, Mary Elizabeth, ('90, '92, '94, '95). 659 Mulberry 
St., Terre Haute (?), Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1895 (Eng. ). 

Cramer, H. L., ('96, '97). Oxford, Ohio. 
Lumber dealer, Oxford, Ohio. 

Crampton, Edwin Cook, ('93, '94, '95, '96, '98, '99). 224 
Park Ave., Raton, N. M. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1899. Private Tutor in 
family of John H. Bass, Fort Wayne, Ind., 1896-98; 
Law Writer (Annual and Century Digest) for West 
Publishing Co., St. Paul, Minn., 1899-1900; Assistant 
Compiler of New York, Illinois, and other Cyclopedic 
Digests, St. Paul, Minn., 1900-04 ; Assistant Compiler 
of Ohio, Georgia, and New Jersey Digest for the Michie 
Co., Charlottesville, Va., 1904-05 ; Practicing Attorney, 
Raton, N. M., from 1905. 

Cromer, Daniel Guy, ('04, '05, '06). 5440 Loomis St., 
Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Econ.). Employee of 
Bell Telephone Co., Chicago, 111., 1906; Broker for 
Nurmberg Commercial Paper Co., Chicago, 111., at 
present. 

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Crull, Adam Ulysses, ('87, 'SS, '89, '90, '91). 310 E. 
First St., Duluth, Minn. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Hist.) ; A.M., Uni- 
versity of Wisconsin, 1894. Teacher of History in 
High School, Duluth, Minn. 

Crumm, Edna, ('07). South Bend, Ind. 

Gullets^, James Henry, ('92, '93). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Hist.). Formerly a 
Civil Engineer, at Needmore, Ind. 

Curtis, May, ('93, '94). 513 S. Marion St., Bluffton, Ind. 
Teacher, High School, Bluffton, Ind. 

CusHMAN, Wm. Josiah, ('93, '94). Iba(?), Zambales, 
P. I. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Ped.) ; A.M., Indi- 
ana University, 1901. Teacher. 

Daniel, Edward E., ('05, '06, '07). Columbia City, Ind. 

Davis, Bradley Moore, ('89). No. 17 Felton Hall, Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 

A.B., Stanford University, 1892 (Bot.) ; A.B., Har- 
vard University, 1893 (Bot.) ; A.M., 1894; Ph.D., 1895. 
Research Student at Naples, Italy, and Bonn, Ger- 
many ; Assistant, Associate, and Instructor in Botany, 
University of Chicago, 1895-1902 ; Assistant Professor 
of Botany, ibid., 1902-06 ; Curator of Botanical De- 
partment of Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods 
Hole, Mass., for eight years ; Author (with J. Y. Ber- 
gen) of Botany text books (Ginn & Co., Pub.), from 
1906. Author of 'Studies on the Plant Cell' ('Ameri- 
can Naturalist,' 1904-05) ; Author of 'Principles of 
Botany,' and 'Laboratory and Field Manual of Bot- 
any,' (with J. Y. Bergen). 

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Davis, Maud Helet^t, ('95). Oklahoma City, Okla. 

Teacher of Mathematics, High School, Oklahoma 
City, Okla. 

Davisson, Laura (Mrs. A. B. Greeson), ('86). Salt Lake 
City, Utah. 

Davisson, Schuyler Colfax, ('86, '87, '89). 515 E. Third 
St., Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890; A.M., 1892; Sc.D., 
University of Ttibingen, 1900. Student, Clark Uni- 
versity (Fellow), 1895-96; Harvard University, first 
half year, 1898-99 ; University of Tubingen, Summer 
semester, 1899, and 1899-1900. Instructor in Mathe- 
matics, Indiana University, 1890-93 ; Associate Profes- 
sor of Mathematics, 1893-1905 ; Junior Professor of 
Mathematics, from 1905. Author of *Die geodatische 
Linne der Mannigfaltigkeit ds^=dx^+sin^x • dy^-fdz^.' 
Tubingen, 1900. 

Dean, Charles Ross, ('04, '05, '06). Rensselaer, Ind. 

Debra, Edna Pauline (Mrs. Charles Craw), ('95). Fow- 
ler, Ind. 

Denny, Winfield Augustus, ('93, '94). Anderson, Ind. 
A.B„ Indiana University, 1898 (Zool.) ; A.M., 1899. 
Principal of High School, Anderson, Ind. 

Dibell, Homer Bliss, ('85, '86). Duluth, Minn. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Soc). Lawyer, Du- 
luth, Minn., in 1904. 

Dickson, M. Letitia, ('90, '91, '92, '93, '95, '96). Bloom- 
ington, Ind. 

Teacher in Bloomington Schools, 1891-94 ; Teacher at 
Sumpter, S. C, 1893-94 ; Teacher in Knoxville College, 

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Knoxville, Tenn., 1894-95; Student, Indiana Uni- 
versity, 1901-03 ; Reporter of Circuit Court, Tenth Ju- 
dicial District, from 1903. 

DILLON, May, ('85, '86). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1886. Teacher in Public 
Schools, Pierre, S. D., 1886-87; Student, Purdue Uni- 
versity, . Died November 19, 1905, at Lafayette. 

Ind. 

DiLS, Calvin Hugh, ('00, '01). Monessen, Pa. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Bot.). Principal of 
High School, Irwin, Pa., 1901-02; Instructor in St. 
Matthew's Military School San Mateo, Cal., 1902-03; 
Real Estate Dealer and Insurance Underwriter (firm 
of Steen and Dils), Monessen, Pa., from 1903. 

DiEKS, Louis Herman, ('04, '05). New Albany, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Ger.). Teacher of 
German, High School, Bloomington, Ind., 1904-06 ; As- 
sistant Principal, High School, Bloomington, Ind., 
1906-07 ; Teacher of German, High School, New Al- 
bany, Ind., from 1907. 

DIVEN, Alice Belle (Mrs. David Kopp Goss). ('85, '86), 
Bloomington, Ind. 

Married to David K. Goss, 1887. Teacher of Ger- 
man, High School, Anderson, Ind., 1905-1907 ; Assistant 
in German, Indiana University, 1907-08. 

Dixon, Henry Morton, ('04, '05, '06). Waveland, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906. Superintendent of 
Schools, New Richmond, Ind., 1904-05 ; Superintendent 
of Schools, Wingate, Ind., 1905-06 ; Superintendent of 
Schools, Waveland, Ind., from 1906. 

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DoDD, Elmer Perky, ('93, '94, '95, '97). Hermiston, Ore. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Phil.). Editor and 
Publisher of 'The Morning Tribune,' Pendleton, Ore., 
1897-1906 ; President of The Hermiston Hardware and 
Implement Co., and Secretary of The Western Uma- 
tilla Mutual Electric Co., Hermiston, Ore., from 1906. 

DoDD, Werter David, ('92, '93, '94, '95). Bellingham, 
Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Eng.). 

Driver, Hal Enloe, ('04, '05, '06). Bloomington, Ind. 
Formerly a Teacher at Farmland, Ind. 

DuCoMB, CouRTLAND Prentice, ('93, '94). South Bend, 
Ind. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1895. Lawyer at South 
Bend, Ind., from 1895. 

Dunbar, Merlin Malcom, ('05). Warren, Ind. 

Duncan, Chauncey White, ('07). Greenfield, Ind. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1907. Student, Univer- 
sity of Michigan, 1907-08. Admitted to Bar, 1906. 

Dye, Edward Kenneth, ('87). 

A.B., Indiana University. 1891 (Econ.). Died Oct. 
11, 1903, at Bedford, Ind. 

East, Daisy, ('97, '98, '99, '00, '01). 

Died Sept. 25, 1901, at Bloomington, Ind. 

Edgar, George A., ('86). Olathe, Kan. 

A.B., Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa., 1890; B.D., 
Theological Seminary of Reformed Presbyterian Church, 
Alleghany, Pa., 1894. Pastor Olathe Reformed Presby- 

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terian Church, from 1894. Editor (with T. S. Martin) 
of 'The Reformed Presbyterian Standard.' 

Eger, Anna (Mrs. W. A. Huston), ('93, '94). Harvard 
Terrace, Cornell Drive, Toledo, Ohio. 

Teacher in Public Schools, Holgate, O., 1894-97; 
Student, Ohio Wesleyan University and Conservatory 
of Music, Delaware, O., 1897-98; Teacher, Public 
Schools, Holgate, O., 1898-1900; Married to W. A. 
Huston, 1901. 

Elder, Frances Madge, ('06, '07). Bloomington, Ind. 

Endicott, Carl Elbert, ('93, '94, '95, '96). Andrews, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Hist.). Banker, 
Andrews, Ind. 

EVERMANN, Barton Warren, ('85, '86). Washington, 
D. C. 

B.S., Indiana University, 1886; A.M., 1888; Ph.D., 
1891. Professor of Biology, Indiana State Normal 
School, Terre Haute, Ind., 1886-91; Assistant U. S. 
Fish Commissioner, 1888-91; U. S. Fur Seal Commis- 
sioner, 1892 ; Special Lecturer, Stanford University, 
1893-94; Chief of Division of Scientific Inquiry, U. S. 
Bureau of Fisheries, from 1903. Editor Proceedings 
Washington Academy of Sciences from 1903 ; Lecturer 
on Fish and Game Protection, Yale University, from 
1904 ; Member of Board of Scientific Surveys of the 
Philippines (appointed by President Roosevelt). Au- 
thor: *Animal Analysis,' 1886; *A Revision of the 
Genus Gerres' (with Dr. S. E. Meek), 1886 (Phila. 
Acad. Sciences) ; 'The Fishes of Bay of Guaymus, Mex- 
ico' (with Dr. O. P. Jenkins), 1891 (Proc. U. S. Nat. 
Museum) ; 'Report Upon Ichthyological Investigations 

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in Montana, Wyoming and Texas,' 1892 ( Senate Doc. ) , 
'Studies of the Pacific Coast Salmon,' 1895 (Bull. 
U. S. Fish Comm'n) ; 'The Fishes of North and Middle 
America,* 4 vols, (with David Starr Jordan), 189G- 
1900 (Bull. 47, U. S. Nat. Museum) ; 'The Fishes of 
Puerto Rico,' 1900 (Bull. U. S. Fish Comm'n) ; 'The 
Aquatic Resources of the Hawaiian Islands' (with D. S. 
Jordan) ; 'The Fishes of Formosa and the Salmon 
^'isheries of Alaska;' etc., etc. 

Faris, James Calvin, ('92, '98, '94, '95). Mitchell, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1895 (Phil.). Lawyer at 
Mitchell, Ind. 

Fisher, Anna Laura, ('89, '90, '91). Rushville, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana Universty, 1891 (Eng.). Teacher. 

Foley, Arthur Lee, ('88, '89). 744 E. Third St., Bloom- 
ington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890; A.M., 1891; Ph.D., 
Cornell University, 1897. Graduate Student, Univers- 
ity of Chicago, 1894; Cornell University (Fellow), 
1896-97. Instructor in Physics, Indiana University, 
1890-91 ; Associate Professor of Physics, Indiana Uni- 
versity, 1891-97; Professor of Physics, from 1897. 
Author : 'Surface Tension of Liquids,' Proc. Ind. 
Acad. Sci., 1895 ; 'Arc Spectra,' Electrical Engineer 
XXIV, Phys. Rev., V No. 8; twenty more Scientific 
Articles in Electric World, Science, etc. 

FORDICE, Morton William, ('85, '86, '87). R. F. D. No. 
1, Russellville, Ind. 

B.S., Indiana University, 1886. Farmer near Russell- 
ville, Ind. 

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Foster, Frank Horton, ('89, '90). 34 W. St. Clair St., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Math.) ; A.M., Le- 
land Stanford Jr. Universit3% 1893 ; M.D., Indiana 
Medical College, Indianapolis, Ind., 1907. Teacher of 
Science, High School, Peru, Ind., 1891-92; Teacher of 
Mathematics and Science, Vincennes University, 1893- 
96 ; Teacher of Physics and Chemistry, High School, 
Princeton, 111., 1896-1904; Student in Indiana Medical 
College from 1904. 

FOUTS, WiLHELMiNA MiNERVA (Mrs. W. F. McCord). 

('85, '86), Vandalia, 111. 

Teacher in Schools, Peru, Ind., . Teacher in 

Schools of Vandalia, 111., at present. 

FoY, Cordelia, ('95, '96). St. Gabriel's, Peekskill, N. Y. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Eng.). 

Frechtling, Frederick vVilhelm, ('06, '07). Shelby ville, 
Ind. 

Freeman, Blanche, ('95, '96). 427 Webster St., Palo 
Alto, Cal. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Eng.). 
Freeman, Mabel, ('02, '04). Osgood (?), Ind. 

Fry, Jennie (Mrs. Edward Howard Griggs), ('86, '87). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Rom. Lang.). Died 
Oct. 24, 1896, at Stanford University, Cal. 

FussELL, Alice, ('95). 24 E. Jefferson St., Media, Pa. 



Gamble, Robert Henry, ('87). 

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GaniaPvD, Sidney Keith, ('93, '94, '95, '96, '97). Lagrange, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Hist.). Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Monroeville, Ind., 1897-99 ; Super- 
intendent of Schools, Lima, Ind., 1899-1903 ; Lawyer at 
Lagrange, Ind., since 1903 ; State Senator from La- 
grange and Steuben Cos., from 1905. 

Gaeretson, James Thomas, ('95). 1011/2 N. Fifth St., 
Springfield (?), 111. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1895. Lawyer. 

Garretson, Laura (Mrs. Melville E. Haggerty), ('94, '95, 
'96, '97, '98, '99). Anderson, Indiana. 

Geiger, Finley, ('93, '94). Hartford City, Ind. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1894. Teacher in High 
School, Hartford City, Ind., 1895-97; County Super- 
intendent of Schools, Blackford Co., from 1897. 

George, Clark I., ('98, '99, '00). 

Gilbert, Abigail (Mrs. John C. Pinkerton), ('96, '97). 
740 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich. 

Ph.B., Earlham College, 1894; A.M., Indiana Uni- 
versity, 1897. Married to J. C. Pinkerton, 1900. Presi- 
dent of Presbyterial Missionary Society, Detroit Pres- 
bytery, from 1906. 

GooDiN, Laurence James, ('06, '07). Montpelier, Ind. 

Gordon, Alexander Thomas, ('91, '92, '93, '94). Mount 
Iron, Minn. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Chem.). Graduate 
Student, Chicago L'niversity, 1895-97. Assistant in 
Science. High School, Decatur, 111., 1894-95; Ore 

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Sampler for Dickman and McKinzie, Chicago, 111., part 
of 1895; Chemist for Illinois Steel Co., Chicago, 111., 
1895-97; Chemist for Desota Iron Co., Mansfield, Mich., 
1897-1900; Chemist for Oliver Iron Mining Co., Vir- 
ginia City, Minn., April-June, 1900 ; Chemist for Oliver 
Iron Mining Co., Mount Iron, Minn., from 1900. 

Gordon, George Andrew, ('89). 604-5-6-7 Temple Court, 
Altanta, Ga. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Gk.) ; B.D., Xenia 
Theological Seminary ; LL.B., Harvard University, 
1900. Lawyer in Atlanta, Ga. 

Gordon, James Alexander, ('90, '91, '92). 9 Whitehall 
Terrace, Atlanta, Ga. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Math.) ; B.D., Xenia 
Theological Seminary, Xenia, O., 1896. Pastor of 
United Presbyterian Church, Cabin Hill, N. Y., 1896- 
1904 ; Assistant Pastor of Second United Presbyterian 
Church, Jersey City, N. J., 1904-06; Pastor of First 
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Ga., 
from 1906. 

Gordon, Nellie Margaret, ('87, '90). Pelzer, S. C. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Gk.). Teacher of 
English, State Normal School, Cape Girardeau, Mo., 
1890-96; Teacher of English, High School, Mankato, 
Minn., 1897 ; Teacher of English, State Normal School, 
Indiana, Pa., 1898-1903; General Secretary, Y. W. C. 
A., Pelzer, S. C, from 1905. 

Gordon, Orpha, ('94, '95, '96, '97). 

GOSS, David Kopp, ('85, '86, '87). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1887 (Biol.). Graduate 
Student, Cornell University, 1891-92; Scholar, Univer- 
sity of Berlin and Heidelberg (Andrew D. White Trav- 

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eling Scholarship), 1892-94; Principal of High School. 
Rochester, Ind., 1887-88; Principal of High School, 
Frankfort, Ind., ; Superintendent of Schools, Leb- 
anon, Ind., 1891 ; Superintendent of Schools, Indian- 
apolis, Ind., 1894-1900 ; Founder and Head of the Amer- 
ican College, Strassburg, Alsace, Germany, 1900-04. 
Died Sept. 26, 1904, at Strassburg, Germany. 

Grant, Otto Euge.\e, ('00, '01, '02). Columbia City, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Hist.). Lawyer in 

Columbia City from 1903 ; Prosecuting Attorney for 

Whitley Co., and Secretary of School Board, Columbia 

City, Ind. 

Greeson, Fred Lincoln, ('97, '98, '99). Louisville, Ky. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Hist.). Superin- 
tendent of the Adams Township Schools, Hamilton Co., 
Ind., 1902-03 ; Superintendent of Schools, Camden, Ind., 
1903-05 ; Teacher of English, Manual Training High 
School, Louisville, Ky.. from 1905. 

Griggs, Edward Howard, ('87, '88, '89). Montclair, N. J. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Math.) ; A.M., 1890. 
Student of Art and Life in England, Germany, and 
Italy, 1894-95, 1898-99. Instructor in Mathematics, 
Preparatory Department, Indiana Univei*sity, 1889 ; 
Instructor in English and Professor of Literature, In- 
diana University, 1889-91 ; Assistant Professor of 
Ethics and Education, Stanford University, 1891-99; 
Lecturer and Author from 1899. Author of 'Moral 
Education,' 'The New Humanism,' and 'A Book of 
Meditations' (B. W. Huebsch, Pub., N. Y.). 

Griggs, Susan Norton (Mrs. Albert H. Yoder), ('91, '92). 
4535 Brooklyn Ave., Seattle, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Math.). 

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Grimm, Edward Oscar, ('04, '05, '06). Indianapolis, Incl. 
Employee of Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Co., Indian- 
apolis, Ind., from 1906. 

Grimsley, Elizabeth Goss, ('86, '87). 1327 Judson Ave., 
Evanston, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Lat.). Teacher of 
Latin, High School, Evanston, 111. 

Grisier, Otto Woodson, ('06, '07). Columbia City, Ind. 

Groninger, Frank Clinton, ('87). Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Hist.) ; A.M., 1891; 
LL.B., University of Michigan, 1893. Lawyer in In- 
dianapolis, Ind. 

Grummann, Paul Henry, ('96). 1810 Washington St., 
Lincoln, Neb. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Ger.) ; A.M., 1900. 
Adjunct Professor of Germanic Languages, University 
of Nebraska, 1900-03 ; Associate Professor of same from 
1903. 

Hagerty, James Edward, ('87, '88, '89, '90, '91). 212 W. 
Tenth Ave., Columbus, Ohio. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Econ.) ; Ph.D., Uni- 
versity of Pennsylvania, 1900. Graduate Student, Uni- 
versity of Chicago, 1896-97; Graduate Student, Univer- 
sity of Wisconsin (Honorary Fellow) 1897-98; Student, 
Universities of Berlin and Halle, 1898-99; Graduate 
Student, University of Pennsylvania (Fellow, 1899- 
1900 ; Senior Fellow, 1900-01) . Teacher of Mathematics, 
High School, LaPorte, Ind., 1892-96; Assistant Pro- 
fessor of Economics and Sociology, Ohio State Uni- 
versity, 1901-03 ; Assistant Professor of Economics and 
Sociology (Acting Head of Department), 1903-04; 

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Professor of Economics and Sociology from 1904. Mem- 
ber of Board of Directors of Associated Charities of 
Columbus ; Member of Board of Trade ( Secretary of 
Committee on Statistics), Columbus, Ohio. 

Haggerty, Melvin Everett, ('97, '98. '99, '00). Anderson, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Phil.). Head of 
English Department in High School. Anderson, Ind., 
from 1902. 

Hagler, Oscar E., ('93, '94, '95). Warren, Ind. 

Graduate of Indiana State Normal, 1896. Principal 
of School, Liberty Center, Ind., 1896-1900; Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Warren, Ind., 1900-02 ; Assistant 
Principal of High School, Keystone, Ind., 1902-03; 
Superintendent of Schools, Keystone, Ind., from 1903. 

Hall, Hal L., ('93, '94, '97, '98, '99). Room 10 Cole Block, 
Peru, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1899 (Math.). Teacher in 
High School, Anderson, Ind., 1899-1900; Principal of 
High School, Peru, Ind., 1900-03 ; Insurance Under- 
writer and Real Estate Dealer, Peru, Ind., from 1903. 

Hamilton, Augustus Walter, ('96). Bluff ton, Ind. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1902. Lawyer at Bluff- 
ton, Ind., from 1902. Mayor of Bluffton from Sept. 
1905, (term ending 1910). 

Hamilton, Francis Marion, ('95, '96, '97). 432 W. 124th 
St., New York City. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Phil.) ; A.M.. 1901; 
Ph.D., Columbia University, 1907. Graduate Student 
(Fellow), University of Chicago, 1903-05. Assistant 
in Psychology, Indiana University, 1897-98 ; Assistant 

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Educational Director, Central Y. M. C. A., Chicago, 
1898-99 ; Instructor ad interim, Department of Psychol- 
ogy, Ohio State University, 1899-1901; Professor of 
Psychology, State Normal School, Plattesville, Wis., 
1901-08 ; Assistant in Psychology, Columbia University, 
1905-06 ; Professor of Psychology, New York City 
Teachers' Training School, from 1906. 

Hamilton-, Ira Cai.vert, ('93, '94, '97, '00). Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Hist.). Graduate 

Student, Chicago University. Teacher of History, 

Wendell Phillips High School, Chicago, 111., at present. 

Hamjltox, Lola (Mrs. Oliver Stout), ('91, '92, '93, '94). 
Harrodsburg, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Ger.). 

Hamiltok, Violet Mae, ('02, '03). Selma, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1905. Teacher. 

Hamilton, William Albert, ('94, '95). 1286 Emerson 
St., Beloit, Wis. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Math.) ; M.A., 1899; 
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1903. Graduate Stu- 
dent, Chicago University, 1898-99. Superintendent of 
Schools, Hebron, Ind., 1896-98 ; Acting Professor of 
Mathematics, California School of Mechanical Arts, 
San Francisco, 1899-1900 ; Instructor in Mathematics 

and Astronomy, Beloit College, Beloit, Wis., 1902 ; 

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy and 
Director of Observatory, Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. 

Hanger, Bessie Anna (Mrs. Jacob M. Clinton). Han- 
kow, China. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Hist.). 

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Hai^^ger, Ward Everett, ('96, '07, '98, '99, '00, 01). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Zool.). Died April 
28, 1904, at Olean, N. Y. 

Hanna, Sarah Vanessa, ('99, '00). Marion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Eng.). Teacher of 
English, High School, Bloomington, Ind. ; Teacher of 
English, High School, Marion, Ind., at present. 

Hannah, William James, ('89, '90). Big Timber (?), 
Mont. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (See.) ; A.M., 1893, 
Leland Stanford Jr. University. Editor at Big Tim- 
ber, Mont. 

Hanson, Agassiz Wayne, ('95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00). 801 
State Life Bldg., Indianapolis, Indiana. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1899 (Eng.). Assistant 
Secretary, Central Branch Brooklyn Y. M. C. A., 1900- 
01 ; Assistant State Secretary, Indiana Y. M. 0. A., 
from 1901. 

Hanson, Whittier Lorenz. 224 S. Eighth St., Mon- 
mouth, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Phys.). Principal 
of High School, Monmouth, 111., at present. 

Harbinson, Ida (Mrs. W. J. Von Behren), ('87, '88, '89), 
318 South Henderson St., Bloomington, Ind. 
Married to W. J. Von Behren, 1893. 

Harding, Samuel Bannister, ('87, '88, '89). 737 At- 
water Ave., Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 ; A.M., Harvard Uni- 
versity, 1894; Ph.D., 1898. Graduate Student, Cornell 
University, 1890-91 ; Harvard University ( Morgan Fel- 
low, 1894-95), 1893-95. Instructor in History and 

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Geography, Ethical Culture School, New York City, 
1891-93 ; As>sistant Professor, Associate Professor, and 
Junior Professor of European History, Indiana Univer- 
sity, 1895-1906 ; Professor of European History, from 
1906. Author: ^American History, 1781-1829,' (Sylla- 
bus of Department of University Extension, University 
of State of New York) ; 'Party Struggles Over the 
First Pennsylvania Constitution,' in An. Rep. Am. 
Hist. Asso. for 1894 ; *The Contest Over the Ratifica- 
tion of the Federal Constitution in the State of Mass- 
achusetts' (N. Y. 1896) ; 'Greek Gods, Heroes and 
Men' (with Mrs. Caroline B. Harding), (Chicago, 
1897) ; 'The City of the Seven Hills' (with Mrs. Caro- 
line B. Harding), (Chicago, 1898, 1902); 'The Story 
of the Middle Ages' (Chicago, 1901) ; 'Essentials in 
Mediaeval and Modern History' (in consultation with 
Albert Bushnell Hart), (N. Y. 1905) ; 'Life of George 
R. Smith, Founder of Sedalia, Mo.' (1904) ; various 
articles in periodicals, etc., etc. 

Harmeson, Chester Ross, ('02, '03, '04, '05, '06). South 
Bend, Tnd. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Econ.). Employee 
of Oliver Plough Co., South Bend, Ind. 

Harrell, Opal Crystal, ('04, '05). Winchester, Ind. 

Teacher in Primary Department, Parker, Ind., from 
1905. 

Harris. Arza C, ('00). Boxley, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Boxley, Ind. 

Harris, Thomas Legrand, ('89, '91, '92). Bloomington, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892; A.M., 1895; A.M., 
Harvard, 1899. Graduate Student, Universities of 

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Wisconsin and Indiana, 1892-93; Harvard, 1897-99; 
Columbia (Fellow), 1899-1900. Principal, Greens- 
burg (Ind.) High School and Teacher of History and 
English, 1893-96 ; Instructor in History, Indiana Uni- 
versity, from April 1, 1905 ; Banker, Sheridan, Ind. 
Author : ' The Evolution of the College Curriculum,' 
(Indianapolis, 1892) ; 'The Trent Affair and Relations 
with England at the Beginning of the Civil War' (In- 
dianapolis, 1896). 

Harrold, Edwin Orren, ( '97, '98, '99 ) . Marion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Chem.) ; M.D., 
Rush Medical School, Chicago, 1902. Superintendent 
of Marion Hospital, 1902-04 ; Surgeon for Pennsylvania 
and Big Four Railroads, from 1904. Office, 402-403 
Glass Block, Marion, Ind. 

Harter, Joseph Lewis, ('93, '94). 613 California Ave., 
South Bend, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Ped.) ; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1900 ; M.L., ibid., 1901. Lawyer 
at South Bend, Ind. 

Hartman, Mary Elizabeth, ('93, '94). Huntington, Ind, 
A.B., Indiana University, 1898 (Lat.). Teacher at 
Huntington, Ind. 

Harvey, Gulie, ('93). Roseburg (?), Ind. 

Hayes, Ethel (Mrs. Lambert M. Barker), ('99, '00). 
Orange, Cal. 

Married to Lambert M. Barker, 1903. 

Hayes, Kenneth Campbell, ('06, '07). Montpelier, Ind. 

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Haywoeth, James Haevey, ('87, '88, '89). 1040 St. Paul 
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Math.) ; A.M., 1898. 
Agent, American Express Company, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Heath, Daisy A., ('99, '00). 

Heaton, J. M., ('86). Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., DePauw University, 1900 (Eng.) ; S. T. B., 
1900. M. E. Minister, 1892-1901; Furniture Dealer, 
Bloomington, Ind., from 1901. 

Heckamats^. Samuel Dillman, ('05, '06, '07). Nappanee, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Law). Graduate 
Student, Indiana University, 1907-08. 

Helvie, Chaeles a., ('87, '88). 
Deceased. 

Heibonemous, Noemat. Chase, ('93, '94, '95). 305 Pearl 
St., Richmond, Ind, 

A.B., Indiana University, 1895 (Hist.). Teacher of 
History and Principal of Departmental Grammar 
School, Richmond, Ind., from 1895. Author of *Type 
Studies in American History for Grammar Grades.' 

Hesslee, Lucy Berj^aedine, ('99, '00). Warsaw, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Eng.). Teacher in 
High School, Warsaw, Ind. 

Hesslee, Robeet, ('86, '88, '89). Masonic Temple, Logans- 
port, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 vChem.) ; A.M., 
1893 ; M.D., Indiana Medical College. Indianapolis, 
Ind., 1891. Physician, Logansport, Ind. Author : 
'The Flora of Lake Cicott and Lake Maxinkuckee, 

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Ind.,' in Proceedings of Indiana Acad. Sci. for 189G ; 
*Redreaming Dreams,' in Psych, Rev. VIII ; etc. 

HiCKSON, Alonzo Lloyd, ('04, '05, '06, '07). Lebanon, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Law). Superintend- 
ent of Schools, Whitestown, Ind., 1905-06 ; Principal 
of High School, Sheridan, Ind., 1907-08. 

Hidden, W. Foster, ('93, '94). Vancouver, Wash. 

Brick-maker, Farmer and Cattle-ranchman near Van- 
couver, Wash. 

Hill, Howard Copeland, ('03, '04, '05, '06). Montpelier, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Hist.). Graduate 
Student and Assistant in History, 1906. Head of His- 
tory Department. High School, Brazil, Indiana, 1907 ; 
Teacher of History, Oak Park High School, Chicago, 
111., 1907-08. 

HocKER, Clarence M., ('03). Keota, I. T. 

Student of Law, University of Kansas. Real Estate 
and Town-site Dealer, Headquarters at Tulsa, I. T. 

Hodges. Catherine Pearl, ('91, '92). 

Holland, Emory Edward, ('06, '07). North Vernon, Ind. 
Student, Indiana University School of Medicine, In- 
dianapolis, Ind., 1907-08. 

HoLLOMAN, Reed, ('91, '92). Lebanon, Ind. 
Lawyer, Lebanon, Ind. 

HoLTZMAN, Clarence Lee, ('88, '89, '90, '91, '92). 939 
Winthrop Ave., Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Bot.) ; M.S., Uni- 
versity of Chicago, 1901. Teacher in Murray Insti- 

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tute and West Kentucky Normal College, 1892-93; 
Science Teacher, High School, Huntington, Ind., 1893- 
96 ; Science Teacher, High School, Houston, Texas, 
1896-1900 ; Head of Department of Biology, Penn Col- 
lege, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1901-03 ; Instructor in Biology, 
Robert Waller High School, Chicago, from 1903. 

HOLTZMAN, Rice, ('85, '86). Stinesville, Ind. 

M.D., Loui^ille Medical College, 1893(7). Physi- 
cian at Smithville, Ind., and Stinesville, Ind., from 1893. 

Hoover, Elmer G., ('93, '94, '95). Carlisle, Ind. 

Member of Firm of P. L. Hoover & Bros., Proprie- 
tors of Dr. Cox's Barbed Wire Liniment, Carlisle, Ind. 

HoRMELL, Orren Chalmer, ('04, '05). Crawfordsville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Hist.) ; A.M., 1905. 

Assistant in History, Indiana University, 1904-05 ; 
Head of History Department, High School, Crawfords- 
ville, Ind., from 1905. 

HoRRELL, Pannte Evelyn, ('07). Richmond, Ind. 

HoRT, Mary Etta (Mrs. Charles C. Krauskopf), ('91). 
900 N. Eighth Ave., Maywood, 111. 

HoucK, Fred R., ('02). Gas City, Ind. 

D.D.S., Indiana Dental College, 1906. 

Howard, B. Adna, ('93). McBain, Mich. 

Howard, Olive, ('93). 

Hudleson, Clara Elsa, ('98). Greenfield, Ind. 

Teacher in Schools, Greenfield, Ind., from 1898. 

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Hughes, James Boaz, ('88, '89). Merced, Cal. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Hist.). Principal 
of High School, Merced, Cal., 1904. 

Hunter, Lida (Mrs. Charles E. Stewart), ('95, '96, '97). 
Marion, Ind. 

HusEB, William A., ('93). Hastings, Okla. 

Democratic Nominee for State Representative, 
Spencer Co. ; Lawyer in Hastings, Okla., from 1900 ; 
Candidate for Probate Judge, 1906. 

HuTTON, Herbert Ernest, ('98, '99, '00). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Ger.) ; LL.B., 1904. 
Formerly Lawyer at Danville, Ind. 

INMAN, Ephriam, ('88, '89). Washington, Ind. 

Member Indiana State Senate ; Attorney at Wash- 
ington, Ind. 

Jones, Belle Clowdesley (Mrs. Frank R. Miller), ('03). 
Clinton, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Lat.). Graduate 
Student, 1905. 

Jones, Ralph, ('87). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Phil.). Formerly 
Superintendent of Schools, Yorkville, 111. 

JUDAY, Chancey, ('93, '94, '95, '96). 610 Lake St., Madi- 
son, Wis. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Zool.) ; A.M., 1897, 
Curator of Museum, Indiana University, 1896-98 ; 
Teacher of Science, High School, Evansville, Ind., 
1898-1900 ; Assistant Biologist, Wisconsin Geological 
and Natural History Survey, 1900-01 ; Assistant in Bi- 

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ology, University of Colorado, 1902-03 ; Acting Pro- 
fessor of Biology, ibid., 1903-04 ; Instructor in Zoology, 
University of California, 1904-05 ; Assistant, U. S., 
Bureau of Fisheries, summers of 1899, 1902, 1903 and 
1904 ; Assistant Biologist, Wisconsin Geological and 
Natural History Survey, from 1905. Author : 'Hy- 
drographic Map of Turkey Lake, Indiana' ; 'The Plank- 
ton at Turkey Lake' ; 'The Plankton of Winona Lake' ; 
*Diurnal Movement of Plankton Crustacea' ; 'List of 
Fishes Collected in Boulder Co., Colorado, with De- 
scription of a New Species of Leuciscus' ; 'Food of the 
Trout in the Kern River Region' ; 'Investigations at 
Lake Tahoe' ; 'A Biological Investigation of Twin 
Lakes, Colorado' ; 'Three New Species of Ostracoda 
from the Pacific Ocean.' 

Keim, Joseph W\, ('94, '95). Everett, Wash. 

Farmer near Lima, Ind., 1895-1900 ; Teacher in 
West, 1900-02 ; Lumber dealer, Snowhomiole and 
Everett, Wash., from 1902. 

Keller, Elsie Gertrude (Mrs. Hal E. Driver), ('04). 
Bloomington, Ind. 

Married to Hal E. Driver, 1906. 

Kelly, Anna Helen (Mrs. Albert J. Vanneman), ('91). 
505 Oakley St., Evansville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Ger.). 

Kerns, Lela (Mrs. Ward Hanger), ('98, '99, '00). 
Kessler, James, ('04, '05). Portland, Ind. 
Teacher, Salem, Ind., 1905-06. 

Kester, Korah (Mrs. Robert McDill), ('91, '94, '95). 
Newcastle, Ind. 

Married to Robert McDill, 1896. 
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Kimball, George W., ('93, '94). 

King, Cyrus Ambrose, ('93). Gresham Court, W. 140th 
St., New York City. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Bot.) ; A.B., Har- 
vard University, 1897; A.M., ibid., 1898; Ph.D., ibid., 
1902. Principal of High School and Teacher of Na- 
tural Science, Decor ah, Iowa, 1893-96 ; Instructor in 
Botany, Indiana University, 1900-02 ; now Teacher in 
DeWitt Clinton High School, New York City. 

King, Everett Edgar, ('99). 

KiNZiE, Henry Clinton, ('85, '86, '89). Warmspring, Ore. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Hist.). 

KiNziE, Titus Edmund, ('86, '87, '90). South Bend, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Gr.). Graduate 
Student, Chicago University, 1894-95. Principal of 
High School, Greenfield, Ind., 1891-94; Principal of 
School Department, Indiana Institute for Education of 
Blind, Indianapolis, Ind., 1895-1902; Surveyor of St. 
Joseph Co., South Bend, Ind., from 1904. 

KiRBY, Mary Alice, ('05, 'U6, '07). Bloomington, Ind. 
Teacher near Bloomington, Ind., 1905-07. 

Kitch, Claude Ellis, ('06, '07). Huntington, Ind. 

Klopsch, Otto Paul, ('88, '89, '94, '95, '96). Mascoutah, 
111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Ger.). Formerly 
Head of Department of German, High School, Peoria, 
111. Superintendent of Schools, Mascoutah, 111. 

Knause, Edna (Mrs. O. E. Tomes), ('03). 26 Dearborn 
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 

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Knause, Frances (Mrs. Charles Tobias Knipp), ('93, '94). 
502 N. Illinois St., Urbana, 111. 

Teacher, Anderson City Schools, 1894-96; Married 
to Charles T. Knipp, 1896 ; Student, Ithaca Conserva- 
tory of Music, Ithaca, N. Y., 1898-99 ; Winner of Har- 
mony Prize, 1899. 

Knight, Beetha Ethel (Mrs. Henry Landes), ('89). 
4503 Brooklyn Ave., Seattle, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Hist.). 

Knipe, Florence Emma, i'97, '98, '99, '00, '03, '04). Vin- 
cennes, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Chem.). Graduate 
Student, Indiana University, 1903-04 ; Principal of 
High School, Brownstov^n, Ind., 1900-01 ; Principal of 
High School, North Judson, Ind., 1901-03; Head of 
Department of Biology, High School, Vincennes, Ind., 
from 1904. 

Knipp, Julius Wlliam, ('93, '94). 2140 Central Ave., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Hist.). Manufac- 
turer (The Kindergarten Toy Co., Office, 2120 Central 
Ave.), Indianapolis, Ind., from 1894. 

Krauskopf, Charles Clovis, ('90, '91). 900 N. Eighth 
Ave., May wood, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Bot.) ; A.M., 1894. 
Teacher. 

Lammers, Louise Katherine, ('04, '05). Terre Haute, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Lat.). Teacher of 
Latin, High School, Terre Haute, Ind., from 1905. 

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Landes, Henry, ('88, '89, '90). 4503 Brooklyn Ave., 
Seattle, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Geol.) ; A.B., Har- 
vard University, 1892 ; A.M., 1893. Assistant to State 
Geologist of New Jersey, 1893-94 ; Principal of High 
School, Rockland, Me., 1894-95 ; Professor of Geology, 
University of Washington, from 1895. State Geologist 
of Washington, from 1901. Fellow A.A.A.S. ; Member 
of National Geographical Society, etc. Editor of, and 
contributor to, 'Annual Reports of Washington Geolog- 
ical Survey', 1901, 1902. 

LEATHERMAisr, IvY Gerteude, ('01). Trinidad, Colo. 

Teacher near Rockville, Ind., 1901-06 ; Grade Teacher, 
City Schools of Trinidad, Colo., from 1906. 

Leavell, Jessie Read, ('04). Winchester, Ind. 

Student at DePauw University, Greencastle, Ind., 
1906-07. 

Lee, Bertha Burns, ('03, '04, '05). Greensburg, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Eng.). Teacher of 
English, High School, Gaston, Ind., from 1905. 

Leffel, James Monahan, ('02). Brazil, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Hist.). Teacher of 
History, Brazil (Ind.) High School, from 1907. 

Lemon, Clement Charles, ('93, '94). LaGrange, Mo. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Bot.) ; A.M., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1899. Teacher in College, Troy, 
Mo., 1894-95 ; Teacher of Science, High School, Han- 
nibal, Mo., 1895-96 : Teacher of Science, La Grange 
College, La Grange, Mo., 1896-98; Teacher in Detroit 

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Normal School, Detroit, Mich., 1899; Teacher in Col- 
lege, Kalamazoo, Mich., 1901 ; Mission Worker 

in Cuba ; Teacher in La Grange College, La 

Grange, Mo., from 1906. 

Lewis, Evangeline Elizabeth, ('88, '89, '94). Hunting- 
ton, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Math.). Teacher of 
Mathematics, High School, Huntington, Ind. 

LiNDLEY, William Edgar, ('87, '88, '89, '90). 
A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Phil.). 

LiVENGOOD, William Winfred, ('04, '05, '06, '07). Hills- 
boro, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Eng.). Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Hillsboro, Ind., 1904-06; Assistant 
in English, Indiana University, Spring Terms, 1904, 
1905, 1906; Teacher of English, Shortridge High 
School, Indianapolis, Ind., 1907-08. 

LocKHART, Oliver Cary, ('00). Ithaca, N. Y. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Econ,). Now Grad- 
uate Student in Cornell University. 

LocKRiDGE, Robert Bruce, ('00, '01, '02). 

Died March 28, 1903, at Louisville, Ky. 

LocKRiDGE, Ross FRANKLIN, ('98, '99, '00). Shawnee, 
Okla. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Hist.) ; LL.B., 1907. 
Head of History Department, High School, Peru, Ind., 
1900-03; Principal of same, 1903-05; Instructor in 
Debating and Public Speaking, Indiana University, 
1905-07; Lawyer, Shawnee, Okla., from 1907. 

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LOGAN, Gertrude, ('85, '86). 

Logan, Mary Margaret (Mrs. Charles V. Spencer), ('90). 
R. F. D. No. 4, New Salem, Indiana. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Ger.). Teacher, 
1891-93 ; Married to Charles V. Spencer, 1894. 

LOGAN, Myrta Alma (Mrs. Charles M. Beall), ('85, '86, 
'87). Clarksburg, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Gk.). Married to 
Charles M. Beall, 1889. 

Long, Benjamin Franklin, ('93, '94, '95). Logansport, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Hist.) ; LL.B., 1901. 
Lawyer. 

Long, Philander Lawrence, ('99, '00). 

LOWE, LoTTA (Mrs. William Lowe Bryan), '85, '86). 812 
N. College Ave., Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Gk.) ; A.M., 1889. 
Author: 'Plato, the Teacher' (with W. L. Bryan); 
'The Republic of Plato' (with W. L. Bryan). Married 
to W. L. Bryan, 1889. 

Lyons, Ora Payne, ('98, '99). 

McCaughan, Ina (Mrs. Shaw), ('93, '94). Holten, Kan. 

McConnell, Lula v., ('96). 

McCray, Frances, ('95). Hotel Trenton, Los Angeles, Gal. 

McDiLL, Jennie (Mrs. Melville S. Woods), ('91). Prince- 
ton, Ind. 

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McDiLL, Robert McKee, ('91, '92, '93, '94, '95). New- 
castle, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Math.) ; A.M., 1898. 
Teacher of Mathematics in High School, Newcastle, 
Ind., from 1895. 

McGregor, Alfred Gay, ('95, '97). 461 Clifton Ave., 
Lexington, Ky. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Hist.) ; A.B., Har- 
vard University, 1900. Principal of Township High 
School, Union Mills, Ind., 1897-99; Superintendent of 
Schools, Rushville, Ind., 1900-04; Superintendent of 
Schools, Corydon, Ky., 1904-06; Member of Faculty, 
Kentucky State College, Lexington, Ky., from 1906. 

McMAHON, Adah, ('85, '86). 631 Columbia St., Lafay- 
ette, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Gk.) ; A.M., 1892; 
M.D., Northwestern University, 1897. Teacher in 
Evansville Classical School, Evansville, Ind., 1889-1892 ; 
Teacher of Greek, High School, Duluth, Minn., 1892- 
94 ; Physician in Lafayette, Ind., from 1897. Member 
of Consulting Staff of Lafayette Home Hospital and 
Indiana State Soldiers' Home Hospital ; Lecturer to 
Nurses in same Institution. Author: 'Membraneous 
Enteritis,' Indiana State Med. Soc, 1889 ; ^Treatment of 
Infantile Convulsions,' N. Y. Med. Jour., March '03. 

McMahon, Nancy (Mrs. John Wesley Jones), ('88, '89, 
'90, '91). 41 Norwood St., Everett Station, Boston, 
Mass. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Gr.). 

McMannis, John T., ('94, '95). 

McNabb, Wilda Mae, ('95, '96). Columbia City, Ind. 
Teacher near Columbia City. 



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Maddox, William Fletcher, ('8G, '87). Linton, Ind. 

Magers, Marcella Gertrude, ('05, '06, '07). Churubusco, 
Ind. 

MALCOLM, Andrew Morton, ('85, '86). Eau Claire, Pa. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1887 (Gk.). Student in 

Theological Seminary, 1889, ; Pastor of Associate 

Presbyterian Church, Eau Claire, Pa., from 1894. 

Marston, Carl Morton, ('99, '00). 405y2 Mecca Bldg., 
Chicago, 111. 

A.B., University of Michigan, 1903. On Newspaper 
Tour of Pacific Northwest, summer of 1903 ; Reporter, 
^Chicago Record-Herald,' 1903-06; Copy Reader and 
Headline Writer, 'Chicago Chronicle,' from 1906. 
Short Story Writer for Magazines. 

Martin, May, ('95). 

MEANS, John Harrison, ('85, '86, '87). Sekondi, Gold 
Coast Colony, West Africa. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (GeoL). Mining En- 
gineer. 

Meek, Charles Simpson, V^, '89, '90, '91). Elwood, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Hist.). Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Elwood, Ind. 

Meek, Kate Mitchell, ('90, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, 
*00). Marion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Math.). Graduate 
Student, University of Iowa, part of 1902 ; Teacher of 
Mathematics, High School, Bloomington, Ind., 1896- 
1902; Teacher in High School, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, 
1902-03; Teacher in High School, Marion, Ind., from 
1903. 

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Mehaffie, MA.RY, ('04, *05, '06, '07, '08). Logansport, Ind. 
Teacher in Logansport Schools, 1906-07. 

Merriman, Curtis, ('96, '97, '98, '99). Bluff ton, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Phil.). Teacher of 
Mathematics, High School, Crawfordsville, Ind., 1902- 
04; Principal of High School, Bluffton, Ind., from 
1904. 

Merrimaint, James Bainford, ('97, '98). Mt. Zion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Hist.). Lawyer at 
Mt. Zion, Ind. 

Miller, George B., ('90, '91). San Francisco, Cal. 

A.B., Stanford University, 1893 (Math.) ; A.M., 1894. 
Graduate Student, Chicago University, 1899. Head of 
Department of Mathematics, California School of Me- 
chanical Arts, 1894-99; Vice-Principal ibid., 1900-03; 
President of Cogswell Poly technical College, TVenty- 
sixth and Folsom Sts., San Francisco, Cal., from 1903. 

Miller, Harry David, ('9e5, '96). 

Miller, Lillian (Mrs. Sidney Keith Ganiard), ('95, '96, 
'97). Lagrange, Ind. 

Married to Sidney K. Ganiard, 1899. 

Miller, Zora Helen, ('02, '03, '04). Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Hist.). Head of 
History Department, High School, Bloomington, Ind., 
1904-06; Letter Clerk, Montgomery Ward & Co., Chi- 
cago, 111., 1906-07. 

Milroy, William Denton, ('90, '91, '92, '93, '94). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Med.) ; M.D., Col- 
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago, 1900. Phy- 

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sician, Metea, Ind., 1900-03 ; Physician, Logansport, 
Ind., 1903-07. Died Jan. 27, 1907, at Logansport, Ind. 

Miner, A. B., ('96, '97). 

MiNGER, Clarence Conrad, ('05, '06). Versailles, Ind. 

Mitchell, James Austin, ('86). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1887 (Phil.) ; A.M., 1890. 

MOFFETT, Webster Voorhees, ('85, '86, '89). Bloom- 
field, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Hist.) ; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Michigan, 1894. Lawyer in Bloomfield, Ind., 
from 1894. 

Moon, Alpheus Wilberforce, V^) . Pleasantville, N. J. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1895 (Phil.). Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Pleasantville, N. J. 

Moon, B. C, ('86, '87). Kokomo, Ind. 

Lawyer and Law Writer, Kokomo, Ind. Author of 
'Treatise on the Removal of Causes from the State to 
the Federal Courts.' 

Morris, George Davis, ('88, '89. '90). Bloomington, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1890; A.M., 1895. Stu- 
dent in Paris, 1895-96, 1906-08 ; University of Grenoble, 
summer, 1901. Principal of High School, Independence, 
Kan., 1890-91 ; Instructor in French and German, Jar- 
vis Hall, Denver, 1891-93 ; Instructor in French, Indi- 
ana University, 1893-96 ; Assistant Professor of French, 
1896-1904; Associate Professor of French, from 1904. 
(On leave of absence in Europe 1906-08.) 

Morrison, Alonzo Edgar, ('03, '04). Princeton, Ind. 

Principal of High School. Mt. Olympus. Ind., 1906-07. 

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MORRISON, William LaGrange, ('85, '86, '87, '88). 
Scottsburg, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Phil.). Superintend- 
ent of Schools, Hayden, Ind., 1889-90 ; County Superin- 
tendent Schools, Scott County, 1890-98 ; Superintend- 
ent of Schools, Scottsburg, Ind., 1898-1904; Clerk of 
Circuit Court, Scott County, from 1904. 

MosKER, RoLLA E., ('07). Columbia City, Ind. 

Mueller, Lillian Barbara, ('06, '07). Pasadena Flats, 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

Student, Indiana University School of Medicine, In- 
dianapolis, Ind., 1907-08. 

Myers, William A., ('93, '94, '95, '96). Hartford City, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Hist.) ; A.M., 1899. 
Principal of High School, Fortville, Ind., 1896-98 ; Su- 
perintendent of Schools, Shoals, Ind., 1899-1900 ; Prin- 
cipal of Martin County Normal School, and Superin- 
tendent of Fortville (Ind.) Schools, 1900-06; Principal 
of High School, Hartford City, Ind., from 1906. 

Neher, Edwin Manson, ('98, '99, '00). Rossville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Zool.) ; B^S., Uni- 
versity of Chicago, 1903. Student in Rush Medical 
College, Chicago, 1903 . 

Newton, Hallie E., ('05). Dana, Ind. 

Nichols, Grace, ('91). 

Nolan, Aretas Wilbur, ('94, '95, '96, '97, '98). Lima, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Bot.). Teacher in 
District Schools, Edgar Co., Illinois, 1895-98; Teacher 

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in Graded Schools, Vermillion, 111., 1898-1900; Prin- 
cipal of High School, Cayuga, Ind., 1900-03; Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Lima, Ind., from 1903. 

NOEQUEST, Mamie, ('99, '00). Williamsport(?), Ind. 

NUCKOLS, Haidee Carrington, ('85, '86, '87, '88). 
Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Ger.). Resident of 
Bloomington, Ind. 

Nyswander, Reuben Edson, ('97, '98, '99, '00, '01). 
Washington, D. C. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Phys.) ; A.M., 1904. 
Magnetic Observer, U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, 
Washington, D. C. Author of 'A Modified Wehnelt 
Interrupter' (with A. L. Foley), Electrical World and 
Engineer, XXXIX; etc. 

Orme, Hence Irwin, ('94, '95, '96, '97). R. F. D. No. 17, 
Greenwood, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Ger.). Farmer near 
Greenwood, Ind. 

Otto, Frances Louise, ('88). Menominee (?), Wis. 

Oxer, Rosa Lee, ('90, '91). Bina, India. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Bot.) ; A.M., Hiram 
College, Ohio, 1894; M.D., College of Physicians and 
Surgeons, Cleveland, O., 1896. Medical Missionary, 
Bina, India. American address : Campbellstown, Ohio. 

PAINTER, Joanna (Mrs. Alvin Heiney), ('85, '86). Mon- 
rovia, Ind. 

Resident of Monrovia, Ind., from 1886; Married to 
Alvin Heiney, 1888. 

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PAINTER, Naomi (Mrs. Elijah J. Shaw), ('85, '86). 
Plainfield, Ind. 

Teacher near Omaha, Neb., 1889-90; Married to 
Elijah J. Shaw, 1892 ; Resident of Plainfield, Ind., from 
1892. 

Patten, William Thomas, ('88, '89). 160 E. Market St., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Hist.). Real Estate 
Dealer, Indianapolis, Ind. 

Patterson, Normal Voorhees, ('91, '92, '93, '94, '95). 
New Salem, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1895 (Chem.). Teacher 
in Schools of Laurel, Ind., and Brookville, Ind., 

1906 ; Teacher in Richland Township Schools, 

Richland, Ind.. from 1906. 

Pearson, Blanch (Mrs. Ira Church), ('02). Peru, Ind. 

Perkins, Ernest L., ('93, '94, '95). Somerset (?), Ind. 

Perrin, John H., ('93). Latham, 111. 

LL.B., Indiana University, 1899; M.D., Louisville 
Medical College, Louisville, Ky. Principal of High 
School, Latham, 111., for five years ; Physician, Latham, 
111., from 1905. 

Philips, Evelette Robinson, ('97, '98). 

Died June 14, 1901, at Bloomington, Ind. 

Philips, Lulu Jane, ('97, '98, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04). 709 
Atwater Ave., Bloomington, Ind. 

Philips, Maud Marguerite, ('01, '02, '03, '04, '05). Lima, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Hist.). Teacher of 
English and History, High School, Lima, Ind., from 
1905. 

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Philips, Myeta May (Mrs. Aretas Wilbur Nolan), ('95, 
^96, '97). Lima, Ind. 

Married to Aretas W. Nolan, 1898. 

PiCKARD, Gloria May (Mrs. Lee O. Woolery), ('01, '02, 
'03). Bedford, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Lat.). 

PiNKERTON, John Clarence, ('91, '94, '95, '96, '97). 740 
Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Eng.) ; B.D., Alle- 
ghany Theological Seminary, 1900. Pastor of United 
Presbyterian Churches, Ontario and Tiro, O., 1900-03 ; 
Pastor of First United Presbyterian Church, Detroit, 
Mich., from 1903. Moderator of Mansfield Presbytery, 
1901 ; Moderator of Detroit Presbytery, 1904 ; Super- 
intendent of Missions, Detroit, from 1904 ; Secretary of 
Board of Trustees, Michigan Anti-Saloon League, from 
1907. 

PiNKERTON, William Stewart, ('88, '89, '91). 621 N. 
College Ave., Bloomington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Gr.) ; A.M., 1895. 
Gardener and Fruit Grower near Bloomington, Ind. 

Polk, Mary, ('88, '89, '90, '91). 277 Calle San Marcelino, 
Manila, P. I. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Phil.) ; A.B., Stan- 
ford University, 1895; A.M., 1896. Librarian, Bureau 
of Government Laboratories, Manila, P. I. 

Porch, Anna (Mrs. Werter D. Dodd), ('95, '96, '97, '98). 
Bellingham, Wash. 

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Porch, Lois (Mrs. J. W. Showalter), ('93, '94). East 
Radford, Va. 

Teacher in Grades, Bloomington, Ind., 1894-95 ; As- 
sistant Teacher, Bleak Ridge High School, 1896-97; 
Married to J. W. Showalter, 1896. 

PORCH, Margaret (Mrs. Francis Marion Hamilton), ('85, 
'87, '95, '96, '97). 432 W. 124th St., N. Y. City. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Eng.). Teacher of 
English, High School, Bloomington, Ind., 1897-1900; 
Head of English Department, High School, Anderson, 
Ind., 1900-1904 ; Married to F. M. Hamilton, 1904. 

Porch, Quinta (Mrs. Robert W. Chatfield), ('93, '94, '97, 
'98). Seymour, Conn. 

In Illinois Training School for Nurses, Chicago, 111., 
1898-1901 ; Married to R. W. Chatfield, 1902. 

POTE, Grace (Mrs. J. S. Elliott), ('00). 4602 Prairie Ave., 
Chicago, 111. 

First Assistant, High School, New Harmony, Ind., 
1900-04. Married to J. S. Elliott, 1904. 

Powell, Sadie, ('96, '97, '98). Goldendale, Wash. 

Price, Francis M., ('92). Ft. Wayne (?), Ind. 

Employee of American Book Co., with headquarters 
at Fort Wayne, Indiana (?) 

Price, Hannah Joyce (Mrs. Clayton R. Wise), ('02, '03, 
'04). Surigao, Mindanao, P. I. 

Teacher in Frankfort Schools, 1904-06. Married to 
Clayton R. Wise, 1906. 

Price, William, ('95). 

Rambo, Agatha, ('89, '90). 

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Rambo, Alt a, {'SS, '89, '90). 

Ramsey, Arthur M., ('00, '01). 433 Hopkins St., Cin- 
cinnati, Ohio. 

D.D.S., Cincinnati Dental College, 1907. Farmer, 
1901-04. 

Ramsey, Ila Jane (Mrs. Clement Charles Lemon), ('90, 
'91, '92, '93, '94). R. F. D. No. 3, Camden, O. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Med.). Married to 
Clement C. Lemon, 1895. 

Ramsey, Rolla Roy, ('93, '94, '95, '96, '97). Blooming- 
ton, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1895; A.M., 1898; Ph.D., 
Cornell University, 1901. Student, Clark University 
(Scholar), 1898-99; Graduate Student, Cornell Uni- 
versity (Scholar), 1900-01; Laboratory Assistant in 
Physics, Indiana University, 1896-97 ; Professor of 
Physics, Westminster College, 1897-98; Assistant in 
Physics, Cornell University, Sept. to Nov., 1899 ; In- 
structor in Physics, Indiana University, December to 
June, 1899-1900 ; Instructor in Physics, University of 
Missouri, 1901-03 ; Assistant Professor of Physics, In- 
diana University, from 1903. Author : *The Effect of 
Gravity and Pressure on Electrolytic Cells,' Physics Re- 
view, XIII ; 'The Change of Volume in Chalk and 
Cadmium Cells and Its Relation to Change of Electro- 
motive Force Due to Pressure,' Physics Review, XVI ; 
etc., etc. 

Rankin, Anna Lowry (Mrs. Lon Sharpless Baker), ('02). 
Greensburg, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Lat.). Married to 
Lon S. Baker, 1907. 

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Raper, Lula Alma, ('05, '06). Elwood, Ind. 
Teacher in Elwood Schools, 1906-07. 

Ratliff, Russell, ('90, '91, '92). Harlem, Mont. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Phil.). Teacher in 
Indiana Institute for Education of Blind, Indianapolis, 
Ind., 1892-98 * Disciplinarian, Indian Boarding School, 
Pine Ridge, Indian Reservation, S. D., 1898 ; Superin- 
tendent of Schools, Omaha Indian Reservation, Ne- 
braska, 1898-1903 ; Superintendent of Fort Peck Indian 
Reservation, Montana, 1903-05 ; Chief Clerk, Omaha 
Agency, Neb., 1905 ; Chief Clerk, Fort Belknap Indian 
Reservation, Mont., from 1905. 

Ratts, Henry Jackson, ('86, '87, '88). Martinsville, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Phil.). Farmer near 
Martinsville, Ind. 

Rector, Willis, ('93, '94, '95). Frankton (?),.Ind. 

Redic, Rupert Byers, ('05, '06). 416 Templeton Bldg., 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 
Employee of Wells-Fargo Express Co., El Paso, 

Texas, ; Manager of Branch House of Colliers 

Pub. Co., Salt Lake City, Utah, at present^ 

Redmond, William, ('93, '94, '95, '96). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Hist). Graduate 
Student, University of Wisconsin, 1904. 

Reed, Cora, ('04). Mitchell, Ind. 

Reed, Ohio Leon, ('96, '97). 

Reed, Fannie (Mrs. Roy Perring), ('95, '97). Grinnell, 
Iowa. 

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Remsburg, Charles Edward, ('87, '88, '89). 3414 Fre- 
mont Ave., Seattle, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Soc). Lawyer, 
Seattle, Wash., 1889-1905; President of Remsburg and 
Dixon Bank, Seattle, Wash., from 1905. 

Rhodes, Minnie. 

Richards, Bina Livingston, ('06). R. F. D., No. 12, 
Malott Park, Ind. 

RiDENOUR, Minnie, ('94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99). Hicks- 
ville (?), Ohio. 

RiKEB, Bertha Anna, ('91). 

RoBiNETT, Florence Belle, ('92, '93, '94, '96). Oregon, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Chem.). Teacher 
in Public Schools, Clark Co., Indiana, from 1896. 

Robinson, Jessie Bernette, ('06, '07). Cloverland, Ind. 
Teacher in the Indianapolis Schools, 1907-08. 

Robinson, William, ('93, '94, '95, '96, '97). Frankfort, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Hist.). Formerly 
Teacher of Mathematics, High School, Frankfort, Ind. 

Rogers, Mary T. (Mrs. Richard H. Burdsall), ('88, '89, 
'90). 381 Irving Ave., Port Chester, N. Y. 

Teacher, Pendleton, Ind., 1892-95; Traveling, 1895- 
98. Married to R. H. Burdsall, 1898; Secretary of 
Board of Trustees, Ladies' Hospital Association of 
Port Chester ; Vice President of Program and Lecture 
Sections of Federated Woman's Club of Port Chester; 
Member of Board of Trustees and Chairman of Educa- 

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tional Committee, Preparatory School of Chappaqua 
Mountain Institute, Chappaqua, N. Y, ; Member of 
Board of Trustees and of Educational Committee of an 
Orphan Asylum, N. Y. City. 

Rogers, Mary Reubana, C02). Union Mills, Ind. 

Rogers, Verne Tallulah, ('04, '05, '06, '07). Blooming- 
ton, Ind. 

Teacher near Bloomington, Ind., 1905-07. 

Rose, Minnie P., ('93, '94). 

Ruby, Flossie Faye, ('02, '04, '05, '06). Osgood, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Ger.). 

RYAN, Ella (Mrs. Webster Voorhees Mofifett), ('85, '86, 
'87, '88, '89). Bloomfield, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Ger.). Teacher of 
German and French in College, Williamsburg, Ky., 
1889-90 ; Married to W. V. Mofeett, 1890. 

Sampson, Hiram C, ('91). Pullman, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Eng.). Assistant 
Professor of English, Washington Agricultural College. 

Saunders, Edward Martin, ('87). 

Schaerger, George L., ('93, '94). Chicago, 111. 

Schwartz, Esther Anna, ('04, '05, '06). Bedford, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Ger.). Teacher of 
German, High School, Bedford, Ind., from 1906. 

Scudder, Frances Adelia, ('02, '03). Roswell, N. M. 

Teacher, Westphalia, Ind., 1903-05; Teacher, Bick- 
nell, Ind., 1905-06; Teacher, Roswell, N. M., 1906-07. 

Sears, Ernest W., ('92). Russellville, Ky. 

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Seiberth, Jacob, ('95, '96). 57 The Lexington, Indian- 
apolis (?), Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1898 (Ger.). Medical 
Student in Indianapolis, 1904. 

Shafer, John Andrew, ('93, '94, '95). 3719 North Illinois 
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 ; A.M., 1895. Gradu- 
ate Student (Scholar), University of Buffalo, 1897-98; 

Superintendent of Schools, ^ 1895-97, 1898-19(X); 

Professor of Political Science and Pedagogy, University 

of Omaha, ; Division Engineer of Indianapolis and 

Northwestern Traction Line, ; Superintendent of 

Construction, Indiana Northern, ; Chief Engineer 

of Indianapolis-Chicago Air Line, ; Superintendent 

of Construction, American Engineering Co., Indian- 
apolis, Ind., at present. Author of 'Hygiene of School 
Architecture' in Inland Educator, 1897. 

SHANNON, Kate (Mrs. Elmer Bryant Stewart), ('85, 
'86). 4547 Champlain Ave., Chicago, 111. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1888 (Gr.). 

Shea, Agnes E., ('88, '89). 31 The Wyandot, Indianapolis, 
Ind. 

Teacher in School No. 4, Indianapolis, Ind. 

SHEA, Joseph Hooker, ('85, '86, '87, '88, '89). Seymour, 
Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889 (Hist). Attorney at 
Scottsburg, Ind., 1889-98; Attorney at Seymour, Ind., 
from 1898. Prosecuting Attorney, Sixth Judicial Dis- 
trict, 1892-96; State Senator from Scott, Clark and 
Jennings Counties, one term ; Judge of Fourth Judicial 
Circuit from 1906 ; Trustee of Indiana University for 
twelve years. 

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Shetterly, Fred, ('04, '05, '06). Ithaca, N. Y. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Chem.). Graduate 
Student (Assistant), Cornell University, from 1906. 

Shimee, Charles B., ('93, '94). 413 Scott St., Covington, 
Ky. 

Shockley, Elsie L. (Mrs. Ross Franklin Lockridge) , 
('98, '99, '00). Shawnee, Okla. 
Married to Ross F. Lockridge, 1902. 

Shockley, Ernest, ('98, '99, '00, '01). Angola, Ind. 

Superintendent of Schools, Angola, Ind., from 1903. 

Sieberth, Philipp, ('98). 

A.M., Indiana University, 1898 (Ger.). Formerly 
Instructor in German, Indiana University, 1900-01. 

SiLV^, Oscar William, ('02, '03, '05, '06, '07). Mc- 
Cordsville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Phys.). Teacher in 
Graded School, near Windfall, Ind., 1902-03, 1904-05; 
Teacher in Lapel, Ind., 1903-04. Assistant in Manual 
Training Laboratory, Indiana University, Spring of 
1907 ; Teacher of Physics and Chemistry, High School, 
Frankfort, Ind., 1907-08. 

Smith, Alice Latjrella, ('94, '95). Minneapolis, Minn. 

Teacher in Schools, Bloomington, Ind., 1895-97 ; Grad- 
uate of City School of Nurses, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1897 ; 
Private Nurse, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1897-1904; Superin- 
tendent of Nurses' Training School, Asbury Hospital, 
Minneapolis, Minn., 1904-05; Student, Columbia Uni- 
versity, 1905-06; Superintendent of Nurses' Training 
School, Asbury Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., from 
May, 1907. 

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Smith, Beenina, ('88, '89, '90). Lebanon, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Hist.). Teacher. 

Smith, Clara Ethel (Mrs. Rolla Roy Ramsey), ('93, '94, 
'97). 615 E. Third St., Bloomington, Ind. 
Married to R. R. Ramsey, 1897. 

Smith, Eva Martha (Mrs. John H. Minnick), ('01, '02, 
'04, '05, '06). Normal, Illinois. 
Married to J. H. Minnick, 1907. 

Smith, Florence Beatty (Mrs. James Stott), ('01). 
Brookville, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Chem.). 

Smith, Grace, ('97, '98, '99, '00). Elwood, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Eng.). Teacher, 
Eaton, Ind., 1903-04 ; Teacher of English, High School, 
Elwood, Ind., from 1904. 

Smith, Inez Mabel, ('02, '03, '04, '06, '07). Bloomington, 
Ind. 

Smith, Ira Melville, ('06, '07). Bloomington, Ind. 

Smith, Jack Handy, ('94, '95, '97). Washington, D. C. 

Cartoonist on ^Indianapolis Journal,' ; Cartoon- 
ist on ^Washington Herald,' 1907. 

Smith, Jessie Agnes, ('95, '96, '97, '99, '00). Urbana, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Rom. Lang.). Grad- 
uate Student, Missouri University, 1902-03. Teacher of 
French, Boarding School, Mt. Pleasant, Pa., 1900-01: 
Teacher, High School, Westfield, Ind., 1903-04 ; Stenog- 
rapher to President of Illinois University, from 1905. 

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Smith, Lee H., ('88, '89). 

M.D., Louisville Medical College, Louisville, Ky., 
1891. Physician, Lexington, Ind., 1891-93; Member 
of Board of Pension Examiners, 1893. Died at Lexing- 
ton, Ind., Nov. 20, 1893. 

Smith, Lola Jane, ('01, '02, '03, '04). Bloomington, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Hist.). Teacher in 
Schools, Bloomington, Ind., from 1901. 

Smith, Nora Jane (Mrs. John H. Morris), ('96, '97, '98, 
'00). Union City, Ind. 

Smith, William Z., ('93, '94, '95, '96). R. F. D. No. 3, 
Lone Wolf, Okla. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Phil.). Graduate 
Student, Indiana State Normal, 1896; Graduate Stu- 
dent, Indiana University, Summer Term, 1900-01. 
Superintendent of Schools, Ft. Branch, Ind., 1896-99; 
Superintendent of Schools, Brookston, Ind., 1899-1901 ; 
Superintendent of Schools, Hobart, Okla., 1901-04 ; 
Farmer near Hobart, from 1904. 

SoLLiTT, Ralph Victor, (06, '07). Peru, Ind. 

SoMERS, Charles Eldon, ('87). 

Spaulding, Elizabeth Louisa (Mrs. Orren Chalmer Hor- 
mell), ('03, '04, '05). Crawfordsville, Ind. 
Married to Orren G. Hormell, 1905. 

Spencer, Flora, ('93, '94, '96, '97, '98, '99). 507 N. Cap- 
itol Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 

Sperlin, Otis Bedney, ('03). Kokomo, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Eng.). Teacher of 
English, High School, Kokomo, Ind. 

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Stant, Bert, ('01, '02). Dublin (?), Indiana. 

Starbuck, Edwin Diller, ('86, '87, '88, '89, '90). Iowa 
City, Iowa. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Math.) ; A.B., Har- 
vard University, 1894; A.M., 1895; Ph.D., Clark Uni- 
versity, 1897. Graduate Student (Fellow), Clark Uni- 
versity, 1895-97 ; Student of Philosophy and Psychology, 
University of Zurich, 1902-04. Professor of Mathe- 
matics, Vincennes University, two years; Assistant 
Professor of Education, Stanford University, seven 
years ; Lecturer, Pacific Theological Seminary, 1902-03 ; 
Lecturer, Western Reserve University, Summer Session 
of 1903 ; Lecturer, Woodbroke Summer School, Eng- 
land, 1903 ; Lecturer in Summer School of South, Knox- 
ville: Tenn., 1904; Professor of Philosophy, Earlham 
College, 1905-07 ; Professor of Philosophy, University of 
Iowa, from 1907. Author: ^Psychology of Religion,' 
(Scribner's 1900) ; *A Study of Conversion,' in Am. 
Jour. Psych., VIII ; *Some Aspects of Religious 
Growth' in same, IX ; *The Psychology of Religion' 
(London, 1899). 

Starnes, Alexander, ('93). Worthington, Ind. 

Theatrical Manager, headquarters Worthington, Ind. 

Stempel, Selma, ('95, '97, '98). Shawnee, Okla. 

Teacher in High School, Shawnee, Okla., 1907. 

Stephan, Leon B., ('06). Markle, Ind. 
Teacher, Markle, Ind., from 1906. 

Stephenson, Emma Belle, ('93, '94). 214 N. Senate Ave., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Ger.) ; A.M., 1898. 
Principal of High School, Gosport, Ind., 1894-97, 1898- 

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1900 ; Nurse, Johns Hopkins Training School for 
Nurses, 1900-03 ; Private Nurse, Indianapolis, Ind., 
1903-04 ; Superintendent of Nurses, Deaconess Hospital, 
Indianapolis, Ind., 1904-06 ; Superintendent of Nurses' 
Training School, State College of Physicians and Sur- 
geons, Indianapolis, Ind., from 1906. 

Stevens, George W., ('95). 

Stevens, Zula, ('07). Lebanon, Ind. 

Stewart, Albert Fulton, ('87, '88, '89, '90). 1043 E. 
Broadway, Monmouth, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Gr.). Head of Com- 
mercial Department, Academy, Rushville, Ind., 1891-93 ; 
Teacher of Mathematics, High School, Rushville, Ind., 
1893-1906 ; Assistant Professor of Latin, Monmouth 
College, Monmouth, 111., from 1906. 

Stewart, Anna, ('93, '94). 

Stewart, Charles Edward, ('90, '91, '92, '95, '96, '97). 
Marion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Phil.). Merchant 
at Marion, Ind. 

STEWART, Charles William, ('85, '86). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Hist.). Died March 
5, 1896, at Marengo, Ind. 

STEWART, Elmer Bryan, ('85, '86). 4547 Champlain 
Ave., Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1887 (Gr.). Pastor of 
Third United Presbyterian Church, Chicago, 111. Au- 
thor: *The Tithe' (Chicago, 1903) ; 'The Tithe Cove- 
nant Plant for Financing the Kingdom of Christ' (Chi- 
cago, 1903). 

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Stewart, James Milton, ('91, '92). 1312 Spencer Ave., 
Marion, Ind. 

A.B.. Indiana University, 1900 (Phys.). Merchant 
at Marion, Ind., from 1900. 

Stewart, Reba Corwin, ('95). 

Stiles, Lenabelle, ('02, '03, '06, '07). Peru, Ind. 

Stokesberry, Eva, ('96). 132 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak 
Park, III. 

Teacher, Huntington, Ind., and Oak Park, 111., from 
1896. 

Stokesberry, John Barnard, ('94, '95, '96, '97). Fort 
Scott, Kan. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Phil.). Teacher of 
English, Manual Training High School, Indianapolis, 
Ind., 1897-99; Head of Department of English, High 
School, Fort Scott, Kan., 1899-1904; Teacher of Eng- 
lish, Manual Training High School, Indianapolis, Ind., 
1904-06; Principal of High School, Fort Scott, Kan., 
from 1906. 

Stoltz, Charles, C89), South Bend, Ind. 

Physician, South Bend, Ind. 
Stoneking, Chloe, ('04, '05). Bloomington, Ind. 

Stout, William Harvey, ('92, '93, '94, '97, '98, '99, '00, 
'01). 415-416 Law Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1899; LL.B., 1894. 
Lawyer. 

Strong, Mary Ethel, ('97, '98, '99, '00, '01). Pullman, 
Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Eng.). Graduate 
Student, University of Illinois, 1901-02. Head of Eng- 

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lish Department, High School, Pullman, Wash., from 
1902. 

Stuart, Milo H., ('93, '94). 2927 N. Senate Ave., Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1898 (Phys.). Formerly 
Superintendent of Schools at Sheridan, Ind. ; Teacher 
of Mathematics, Manual Training High School, Indian- 
apolis. 

Stull, J. Grant, ('87). Obion, Tenn. 

Sullivan, Walter David, ('04, '05, '06). Advance, Ind. 

Reporter on *Kokomo (Ind.) Dispatch,' 'Lebanon 
(Ind.) Reporter,' and 'Columbus (Ind.) Herald,' Feb.- 
Aug., 1906 ; Editor and Proprietor of 'Advance Hustler,' 
Advance, Ind., from Aug., 1906. 

Sutton, Daisy, ('96, '97), (Mrs. Jensen). Inwood, la. 

Tarney, Joseph Byron, ('01). 396 Fourth St., Brook- 
lyn (?), N. Y. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Phil.). 

Taylor, D. S., ('95, '96). Albion (?), Ind. 

Teal, Elsa Christina (Mrs. Arthur G. Bobbitt), ('03, '04, 
'05, '06, '07). Elkhart, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1907 (Hist.). Married to 
Arthur G. Bobbitt, Dec. 24, 1907. 

Teal, Lois Leota, ('05, '06, '07). Arcadia, Ind. 
Student, University of Illinois, 1907-08. 

Test, Alice, ('86, '88, '89, '90). Richmond, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1890 (Ger.). Graduate of 
Indiana State Normal, 1898. Teacher of German and 

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Latin, 7th and 8th Grades, City Schools, Richmond, 
Ind., from 1898. 

Test, Frederick Cleveland, ('88, '89). 4401 Indiana 
Ave., Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1889; A.M., 1894; M.D., 
University of Georgetown, 1895. Research Student, Ma- 
rine Biological Laboratory, Wood's Hole, Mass., sum- 
mer of 1889 ; Graduate Student, Purdue University, 
1890 ; Hospital Student, N. Y. City, 1896-97. Instructor 
in Biology, Purdue University, 1890 ; Assistant Curator, 
Department of Reptiles and Batrachians, U. S. National 
Museum, Washington, D. C, 1890-94 ; Editor of Horti- 
culture and Entomology, Office of Experiment Stations, 
U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1894- 
96 ; Overseer of Exhibits, U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture at Atlanta Exposition, 1895 ; Physician, Chi- 
cago, Illinois, from 1897 ; Instructor in Orthopedic Sur- 
gery, Northwestern University Medical School, and 
Women's Medical School, 1897-1901 ; Professor of Orth- 
opedic Surgery, Dearborn Medical College, and Orth- 
opedic Surgeon to Samaritan Hospital, Chicago, from 

. Member of Chicago Orthopedic Society, Chicago 

Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, and 
American Medical Association ; Member of American 
Ornithologists' Union, Association of Economic Ento- 
mologists, and National Geographic Society. Author 
of numerous scientific articles in 'Proceedings of U. S. 
National Museum,' *N. Y. Medical Record,' 'Chicago 
Medical Recorder,' etc. 

Teter, George Eber, ('99, '00, '01, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07). 
Sheridan, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905 (Eng.). Student, 
Ohio State University, Summer Term, 1905 ; Student, 

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University of Michigan, Summer Term, 1906 ; Student, 
Harvard University, 1907-08. Superintendent of Pub- 
lic Schools, Atlanta, Ind., 1901-04; Instructor in Eng- 
lish, Indiana University, 1905-07. 

Teter, John Worth, ('99, '00, '01, '04, '05). Peru, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1905. Superintendent of 
Schools, Carmel, Ind., 1901-04 ; Teacher of Science, 
High School, Peru, Ind., from 1905. 

Thistlethwaite, Marvin ('97, '98). Sheridan, Ind. 
Manufacturer of Wagons, Sheridan, Ind. 

Thomas, James, ('97, '98). Pendleton, Ind. 

Thompson, Robert Earl, ('04, '05, '06). Versailles, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Econ.). Acting Ed- 
itor of ^Versailles Republican,' Versailles, Ind., 1906-07 ; 
Lawyer, Versailles, Ind., from 1907. 

Thrush, Wellman, ('94, '95, '96). 

Todd, Elmer John, ('88, '89). Flora, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Flora, Ind., for five years; 
Superintendent of Schools, Flora, Ind., at present. 

Toubner, Anna, ('86, '87, '88, '89, '90). Bloomington, Ind. 
Formerly Teacher. 

Trees, Rolla, ('87, '88, '89). 

TRENT, John C, ('85, 'm. '88, '89). 1801 N. New Jersey 
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 

Principal of High School, Hagerstown, Ind., 1887-88 ; 
Student, Indiana University, 1888-89 ; Teacher of Math- 
ematics, Noblesville High School, 1889-1890; Teacher 
of Mathematics, Muncie High School, 1890-91 ; Teacher 
of Mathematics, Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, 

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1891-1905; Farmer (on account of health), 1905-07; 
President of New Century Tablet and Paper Co., from 
1907. Organizer of Night School of Indianapolis and 
Superintendent of the same for seven years. Author of 
numerous papers read before State Teachers' Associa- 
tion, etc. 

Trook, Everett Walter, ('93, '94). Marion, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1898 (Econ.). Lawyer, 
Marion, Ind. 

TUGMAN, Orin, ('01, '02, '03). Ithaca, N. Y. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Phys.). Laboratory 
Assistant, Department of Physics, Indiana University, 
Spring of 1903 ; Instructor in Physics, Purdue Uni- 
versity, 1903-06 ; Assistant in Physics, Cornell Uni- 
versity, from 1906. 

Ulrey, Albert Brennus, ('93, '94). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1892 (Zool.) ; A.M., 1893. 
Professor of Biology, University of Southern California, 
Los Angeles, Cal., in 1904. 

Unger, Mahlon Sylvester, ('94, '95). 401 State Life 
Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Ger.) ; LL.B., Uni- 
versity of Indianapolis, 1898. Lawyer in Indianapolis 
from 1898. 

Vanneman, Ada Ltjelva (Mrs. Johnson), ('05, '06, '07). 
Anderson, Ind. 

Vernard, Ada P., ('03). 

Nurse, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 111. 

Voss, Henrietta Rachel, ('06, '07). Bloomington, Ind. 
Teacher in Indianapolis Schools, 1907-8. 

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Waldschmidt, William Moorman, ('91, '93, '94, '96, '98, 
'99). GanneltOD, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1894 (Econ.) ; LL.B., 
1902. Teacher; Lawyer, in Cannelton, Ind., from 1899. 

Walker, Earl Jay, ('98, '99, '00). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1902 (Econ.). 

Walker, Viola Bos worth, ('02). 

Walters, Edward E., ('07). Carlisle, Ind. 

Ward, Anna Rous, ('98, '99, '00). Anderson, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Eng). Teacher of 
English, High School, Anderson, Ind. 

Ward, Joseph Philip, ('87). 

Died, 1890 (?), near Smiths ton, Ind. 

Ward, Mary Etta, ('04, '05, '06, '07). 5819 Lowell Ave., 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

Teacher in Gonnersville Schools, Connersville, Ind., 
1907-08. 

Warren, Isaac Newton, ('93, '94). Rensselaer, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897 (Phil.). Principal of 
High School, Sheridan, Ind., for one year; then Prin- 
cipal of High School, Rensselaer, Ind., one year; then 
Principal of High School, Laporte, Ind., four years ; 
Principal of High School, Fort Dodge, Iowa, three 
years; Superintendent of Schools, Rensselaer, Ind., at 
present. 

Wasmuth, Elizabeth (Mrs. Carl Endicott), ('94, '95, '96, 
'97, '98). Andrews, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1898 (Rom.). 

Wells, Edwin Mercer, ('87). 

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West, Oliver Perry, ('99, '00). 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Zool.). Formerly 
Teacher at Franklin, Ind. 

White, Jesse Hayes, ('01, '02, '03, '04). Alamo, Indiana. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1903 (Ped.). A.M., 1904. 
Fellow, Clark University, 1906-07. Superintendent of 
Schools, Waveland, Indiana, 1904-06. 

Whitted, Estella, ('97, '98). Bloomington, Ind. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Phil.). 

Whittern, Raymond W., ('02). Fort Wayne, Ind. 

WiDNEY, O. li., ('95, '96, '97, '98). Hicksville, O. 

Proprietor (with A. E. Hart and T. D. Hood) of 
Dry Goods Store, Hicksville, O., from 1898. 

WiLLARD, Mary Massey, ('99, '00). 1102 Ninth Ave., 
Seattle, Wash. 

Head of Department of Zoology, High School, Seattle, 
Wash., at present. 

Williamson, Alice (Mrs. Swain). Pendleton, Ind. 

Windsor, Lily Forest (Mrs. B. F. Harris), ('90). Rich- 
mond, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Hist.). 

Windsor, Miriam Evangeline (Mrs. J. A. Walls), ('91). 
Richmond, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Hist.). 
Wiley, Joseph Woods, ('85, '86). Bakersfield, Cal. 

Ph.B., Indiana University, 1886. Lawyer. 
Wiley, Martha, ('88, '89, '90). Bakersfield, Cal. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1891 (Eng.). Teacher in 
Bakersfield, Cal., from 1906. 

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Wilson, Ruth Anne (Mrs. E. R. Guise), ('04, '05). 
Riley, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1906 (Hist.). 

WiNGABD, George B., ('90, '91). Camden, Ind. 

Teacher, 1894-98 ; Owner and Editor of 'Camden Ex- 
positor,' from 1898. 

Winter, Lester, ('98, '99, '00). 

Wise, Clayton Ray, ('03, '04). Surigao, Mindanao, P. I. 
Teacher in P. I., from 1904 ; Superintendent of De- 
partment of Surigao from 1906. 

WoLFARD, Pliny Herbert, ('97, '98). Knightstown, Ind. 

Superintendent of Schools, Greensboro, Ind., 1899- 
1900 ; Instructor in Mathematics and Science, High 
School, Knightstown, Ind., 1900-06 ; Assistant Cashier 
of Citizens' State Bank, Knightstown, Ind., from 1906. 

Wood, Aaron Frank, ('03, '04). Mt. Pleasant (?), Mich. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1904 (Math.). Teacher 
of Mathematics in Normal School, Mt. Pleasant, Mich., 
1904-07. 

Wood, Lawrence Anselm, ('04, '05). Mitchell, Ind. 

Wood, Margaret Belle (Mrs. B. P. Remy), ('98, '99). 
833 W. Fifth St., Anderson, Ind. 

W^OOD, Orville F., ('93). 20 Campbell Park, Chicago, 111. 

Wood, Walter Mabie, ('89, '91, '92, '93). 153 LaSalle 
St., Chicago, 111. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Math.). Education- 
al Director of the Central Department of Y. M. C. A. 
of Chicago, 111., 1893-1903; Superintendent of Educa- 

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tion for Metropolitan Y. M. G. A. of Chicago, 1903-04 ; 
Manager of Institutional Work, Metropolitan Y. M. C. 
A., from 1904 ; Lecturer. Author of numerous Ar- 
ticles and Pamphlets on Various Phases of Association 
Work ; Author of 'Supplemental Education,' Encyclo- 
pedia Americana. Member of National Society for 
Promotion of Industrial Education ; Chicago Society of 
Social Hygiene ; Chicago Literary Club ; State Execu- 
tive Committee, Y. M. C. A. of Illinois. 

WooDWORTH, Ira B., ('98). 

Woods, Melville Samuel, ('92, '93). Princeton, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1900 (Ped.). Superinten- 
dent of Spiceland Academy, Spiceland, Ind., 1900-02 ; 
Parmer near Princeton, Ind., from 1902. 

Woody, Clifford, ('05, '06, '07, '08). Thomtown, Ind. 
Teacher in High School, Thorntown, Ind., 1906-07. 

Woody, Edith, ('05, '06). Thorntown, Ind. 

Wooley, Cora E. (Mrs. Zaring), ('85, '86). 2126 Ashland 
Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. 

Wright, Edith Belle, ('93, '94, '95, '96). 61 E. Wash- 
ington St., Huntington, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1896 (Gk.). Graduate of 
School of Pastoral Helpers, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1902; 
Missionary to Osaka, Japan, 1902-03 ; Missionary to 
Cannel City, Ky., 1904-05 : Author of various poems in 
'Indianapolis Journal' ; Author of Serial Story in *Our 
Young Folks.' 

Wright, Samtjel Oscar, ('97, '98, '99). Boswell, Ind. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1901 (Hist.). Principal 
of High School, Boswell, Ind., 1900-02; Principal of 

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High School, Mt. Auburn, Ind., 1902-04; Student at 
Law, Kokomo, Ind., 1904-07 ; Lawyer at Boswell, Ind., 
from 1907. 

Wright, Sarah Elizabeth, ('04). Greensburg, Ind. 
Teacher. 

YoDER, Albert Henry, ('91). Seattle, Wash. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1893 (Ped.). Professor of 
Pedagogy, University of Washington. 

Yonker, Grace Virginia, ('04). Mitchell, Ind. 

YousE, Lucy, ('95, '96, '97). Palo Alto, Cal. 

A.B., Indiana University, 1897. Teacher of Science, 
Terre Haute High School, for some years; now teacher 
in High School, Palo Alto, Cal. 

ZwiCKER, Mathilde (Mrs. Otto P. Klopsch), ('96). 
Peoria, 111. 
A.B., Indiana University, 1896. 



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